How far is Danville, VA from Richmond, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Danville and Richmond is 125.89 miles (202.59 km).
Flight distance from Danville, VA to Richmond, VA is 125.89 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Danville to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Danville, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 143.95 miles (231.67 km) by car.
Driving from Danville to Richmond will take approximately 02 hours 36 minutes.
#1 Danville
The seat of Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It is located on the Dan River in the southern part of the state. Danville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Danville Historical Society and the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History.
| Population | 39869 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°35'9"N 79°23'42"W |
| Latitude | 36.5859700 |
| Longitude | -79.3950200 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond
The capital of Virginia. It is located on the James River in central Virginia. Richmond is known for its many historical sites, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Edgar Allan Poe Museum.
| Population | 232226 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°33'14"N 77°27'37"W |
| Latitude | 37.5537600 |
| Longitude | -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Richmond: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437,37.553637)
Estimated Travel Time Between Danville and Richmond
The distance between Danville and Richmond is 232 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 34 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 Danville and Richmond. The current time is 06:38:17.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 47 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 35 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 52 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 03 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 55 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 47 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.23 liters (5.08 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Danville and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Danville to Richmond is $16.86 (diesel $21.8).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $16.86 | $19.11 | $20.91 | $21.8 |
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The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Danville and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
