Dale City to Oak Ridge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

423 miles 680.8 km · straight line
507.7 miles estimated 817 km · driving distance
10h 13min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
247° WSW bearing direction

How far is Dale City from Oak Ridge?

The distance from Dale City to Oak Ridge is 423 miles (680.8 km) as the crow flies. Oak Ridge is located WSW of Dale City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 507.7 miles, taking about 10h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Dale City in Virginia and Oak Ridge in Tennessee.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Dale City and Oak Ridge. 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 Dale City to Oak Ridge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 13min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 16min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 42min $61–$178* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dale City & Oak Ridge

Quick Facts

Dale City
38.64°N, 77.31°W
America/New_York
70m elevation
Oak Ridge
36.01°N, 84.27°W
America/New_York
259m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 141 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients