How far is Bristol, VA from Danville, VA?
The driving distance from Bristol, VA to Danville, VA is about 192.1 miles (309.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155 miles (249.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Carroll County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Danville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Danville.
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Start on Sullins Street
23 m · 5 sec · Sullins Street
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Turn right onto Commonwealth Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · Commonwealth Avenue
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Roanoke
1959 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
70 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South: Charlotte North Carolina
17.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 58, VA 221: Hillsville, Galax
1254 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Carrollton Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Carrollton Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on US 58 East: Martinsville, Danville
59.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit right toward US 58 East, US 220 South
1637 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto William F Stone Highway
9.4 mi · 11 min · William F Stone Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 58 East: Danville
14.7 mi · 19 min
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Continue on Martinsville Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Martinsville Highway
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Continue on Riverside Drive
5.2 mi · 8 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn slight right onto US 29 Business South
700 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Piedmont Drive
1095 ft · 28 sec · Piedmont Drive
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At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Memorial Drive
2.1 mi · 4 min · Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto North Ridge Street
2935 ft · 1 min · North Ridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Ridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Danville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 North
Merge slight left
70 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Danville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Danville?
The road trip is about 192.1 miles (309.1 km) and usually takes 03h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hillsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Bristol and 96.5 miles from Danville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155 miles (249.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.86 one way or $53.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Danville.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsville.
Blacksburg, VA
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Roanoke
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Danville. Straight-line distance: 154.96 mi (249.39 km).
#1 Bristol
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,329 |
| Coordinates | 36.5964900, -82.1884700 |
| Altitude | 512 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Danville
The seat of Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
| Population | 39,869 |
| Coordinates | 36.5859700, -79.3950200 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Ridge Street (-79.39498, 36.586011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 309 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $26.86 | $53.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.03 | $60.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.39 | $64.79 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.13 | $76.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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