How far is Richmond, VA from Danville, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Richmond and Danville is 125.89 miles (202.59 km).
Flight distance from Richmond, VA to Danville, VA is 125.89 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Richmond to Danville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Richmond, Virginia to Danville, Virginia is: 144.26 miles (232.17 km) by car.
Driving from Richmond to Danville will take approximately 02 hours 37 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 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 |
Ending point in Danville: South Ridge Street (-79.39498,36.586011)
Estimated Travel Time Between Richmond and Danville
The distance between Richmond and Danville 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 Richmond and Danville. The current time is 13:47:16.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 48 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 36 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 53 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 24 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 19.27 liters (5.09 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Richmond and Danville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Richmond to Danville is $16.9 (diesel $21.85).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $16.9 | $19.16 | $20.95 | $21.85 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 17, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Richmond and Danville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Ashburn, VA to Richmond 118.65 miles (191 km)
Driving distance from Burke, VA to Richmond 95.08 miles (153 km)
