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Distance from Louisa to Lake Monticello

Driving Distance
28.3 mi 45.5 km
Flying Distance
19.1 mi 30.8 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Louisa, Virginia to Lake Monticello, Virginia is 28.3 mi (45.5 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 19.1 mi (30.8 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min

The estimated travel time by road is 40 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a west direction. Average speeds around 45 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Louisa
Place Louisa
State/Province Virginia
Country US
Latitude 38.025139
Longitude -78.004165
GPS 38.025139° N, 78.004165° W
Local Time 6:41 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Lake Monticello
Place Lake Monticello
State/Province Virginia
Country US
Latitude 37.915664
Longitude -78.326403
GPS 37.915664° N, 78.326403° W
Local Time 6:41 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Louisa, Virginia to Lake Monticello, Virginia covers 28.3 mi (45.5 km) in a west direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 40 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (28.1-36.6 miles / 45-59 km). The primary route shown here saves 7 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 45 mph (72 km/h).

Available Routes

VA-208 W/Courthouse Rd
28.3 mi 40 minutes
Shortest Tolls
I-64 W
36.6 mi 47 minutes
Tolls
VA-208 W
28.1 mi 40 minutes
Fastest Tolls

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.