Blacksburg to Fort Leonard Wood: Road Trip Guide & Distance

644.4 miles 1037.1 km · straight line
773.3 miles estimated 1244.5 km · driving distance
15h 33min estimated drive time
$74 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Blacksburg from Fort Leonard Wood?

The distance from Blacksburg to Fort Leonard Wood is 644.4 miles (1037.1 km) as the crow flies. Fort Leonard Wood is located W of Blacksburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 773.3 miles, taking about 15h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Blacksburg in Virginia and Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Blacksburg and Fort Leonard Wood. 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.

How to Get from Blacksburg to Fort Leonard Wood

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 33min $74 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 40min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~20h 13min $93–$271* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Blacksburg & Fort Leonard Wood

Quick Facts

Blacksburg
37.23°N, 80.41°W
America/New_York
633m elevation
Fort Leonard Wood
37.71°N, 92.16°W
America/Chicago
333m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 215 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients