Alexandria to Leesburg, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Alexandria from Leesburg, Virginia?

The distance from Alexandria to Leesburg, Virginia is 996.2 miles (1603.2 km) as the crow flies. Leesburg, Virginia is located NE of Alexandria. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1195.4 miles, taking about 24h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in United States — Alexandria in Louisiana and Leesburg, Virginia in Virginia.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alexandria and Leesburg, Virginia. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.