How far is Galax, VA from Leesburg, VA?

Fastest route

The distance from Galax, Virginia, to Leesburg, Virginia, is approximately 294 miles (473 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 4 hours and 33 minutes. The fastest route is via I-81 N, considering traffic conditions.

Directions

1. 🚗 Get on I-77 N in Austinville from US-221 N/US-58 E and State Rte 620/Coulson Church Rd.

   • Head east on E Oldtown St toward Carroll St.
   • Turn left onto S Railroad Ave.
   • Turn right onto E Grayson St.
   • Turn left onto S Meadow St.
   • Turn right onto US-221 N/US-58 E/E Stuart Dr.
   • Continue to follow US-221 N/US-58 E. Pass by Wendy's (on the left in 0.3 mi).
   • Turn left onto State Rte 620/Coulson Church Rd.

2. 🛣️ Follow I-81 N to VA-7 E in Frederick County. Take exit 315 from I-81 N.

   • Take exit 32 to merge onto I-81 N toward Roanoke.
   • Take exit 315 for VA-7 E toward Berryville.

3. 🛣️ Follow VA-7 E to VA-7 BUS E/W Market St in Leesburg.

   • Take the Virginia 7 Business exit toward Leesburg.
   • Continue onto VA-7 BUS E/W Market St.

Tips & Suggestions

• 🚗 Make sure your vehicle is in good condition before embarking on the journey.
• ⛽ Plan your fuel stops along the route to avoid running out of gas.
• 🍔 Consider stopping for meals and restroom breaks at designated rest areas or service stations.
• 📱 Check real-time traffic updates before and during the trip to avoid delays.
• 🚧 Be aware of roadwork or construction zones that might affect your travel time.
• 🌆 If possible, travel during off-peak hours to reduce traffic congestion.
• 🗺️ Carry a GPS device or smartphone with a navigation app to stay on track.

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Galax and Leesburg is 249.63 miles (401.75 km).

Flight distance from Galax, VA to Leesburg, VA is 249.63 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Galax to Leesburg with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Galax, Virginia to Leesburg, Virginia is: 293.88 miles (472.96 km) by car.

Driving from Galax to Leesburg will take approximately 04 hours 50 minutes.

#1 Galax

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population	6296
GPS Coordinates	36°39'40"N 80°55'26"W
Latitude	36.6612400
Longitude	-80.9239700
Altitude	723
Country	United States

#2 Leesburg

Historic town within and the county seat of Loudoun County, Virginia, United States

Population	54488
GPS Coordinates	39°6'56"N 77°33'49"W
Latitude	39.1156600
Longitude	-77.5636000
Altitude	104
Country	United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Galax and Leesburg

The distance between Galax and Leesburg is 473 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 15 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Galax and Leesburg. The current time is 08:23:17.

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.26 liters (10.37 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Galax and Leesburg.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Galax to Leesburg is $34.43 (diesel $44.51).

Virginia gas prices.

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Galax and Leesburg (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.