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.

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#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
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#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

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 22:50:46.

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 December 20, 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.

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