How far is Avon, CT from Danbury, CT?

The driving distance from Avon, CT to Danbury, CT is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.85 mi
01h 03m
Flight
43.12 mi
69.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.12 mi
Kilometers
69.4 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.85 mi
Kilometers
93.1 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danbury
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM EDT
Return by in Avon
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avon
2026-04-23T03:15
Arrive Danbury
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waterbury
CT

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

From Avon
27.7 mi
00h 31m
To Danbury
30.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Avon and Danbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avon and Danbury.

  1. 1

    Start on Simsbury Road

    20 m · 7 sec · Simsbury Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Waterville Road

    5.6 mi · 11 min · Waterville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on East Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Queen Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Queen Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward I 84 West: Waterbury

    2014 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    40.6 mi · 49 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 39, CT 53: Downtown Danbury, Bethel

    545 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Library Place

    71 m · 10 sec · Library Place

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Library Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avon and Danbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 West
41 mi · 71%
Waterville Road
5.58 mi · 10%
Main Street
2.68 mi · 5%
East Street
1.74 mi · 3%
Farmington Avenue
1.37 mi · 2%
Queen Street
1.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 84 West

Merge slight left

40.6 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
43.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterbury
00h 31m from Avon
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Danbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avon to Danbury?

The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km) and usually takes 01h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Avon and 30.2 miles from Danbury.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Danbury is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Waterbury

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waterbury, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterbury.

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

21 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

22 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

25 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avon and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 43.12 mi (69.4 km).

Avon

#1 Avon

Town in Connecticut

Population18,220
Coordinates41.8098200, -72.8306500
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Danbury

#2 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population84,317
Coordinates41.3948200, -73.4540100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Simsbury Road (-72.83049, 41.809784)
End: Library Place (-73.45414, 41.394951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.73 L · about $8.05
Round trip
$16.10
4.08 gal · 15.46 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.05 $16.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.09 $18.18
Premium $4.86 $9.91 $19.82
Diesel $6.00 $12.23 $24.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Avon and Danbury. The current time is 03:15:43.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.