How far is Christiansburg, VA from Danville, VA?

The driving distance from Christiansburg, VA to Danville, VA is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.39 mi
02h 05m
Flight
67.48 mi
108.6 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Christiansburg.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.48 mi
Kilometers
108.6 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.39 mi
Kilometers
158.34 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:51 AM EDT
Return by in Christiansburg
Sat, Apr 18, 11:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Christiansburg
2026-04-18T07:46
Arrive Danville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Christiansburg
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
Bassett
VA

City in Nebraska, USA

From Christiansburg
47.3 mi
01h 02m
To Danville
51.1 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Christiansburg and Danville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Christiansburg and Danville.

  1. 1

    Start on North Franklin Street

    8 m · 5 sec · North Franklin Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Riner Road

    9.3 mi · 15 min · Riner Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Webbs Mill Road North

    10 mi · 14 min · Webbs Mill Road North

  5. 5

    Continue on North Locust Street

    3032 ft · 1 min · North Locust Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Parkway Lane South

    6 mi · 9 min · Parkway Lane South

  7. 7

    Continue on Woolwine Highway

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Woolwine Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Woolwine Highway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Woolwine Highway

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto Fairystone Park Highway

    16.7 mi · 23 min · Fairystone Park Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    137 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Fairystone Parkway

    2795 ft · 47 sec · Fairystone Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Fairystone Park Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Fairystone Park Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Fairy Stone Park Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Fairy Stone Park Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Virginia Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · North Virginia Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Commonwealth Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Commonwealth Boulevard East

    85 m · 8 sec · Commonwealth Boulevard East

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Fairy Street

    35 m · 5 sec · Fairy Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hooker Street

    1578 ft · 50 sec · Hooker Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Church Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Church Street

  20. 20

    Continue on A L Philpott Highway

    9 mi · 12 min · A L Philpott Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Martinsville Highway

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Martinsville Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Martinsville Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Martinsville Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Riverside Drive

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto US 29 Business South

    700 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Piedmont Drive

    1095 ft · 28 sec · Piedmont Drive

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Memorial Drive

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Memorial Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Ridge Street

    2935 ft · 1 min · North Ridge Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Ridge Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Christiansburg and Danville.

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fairystone Park Highway
18.8 mi · 19%
Woolwine Highway
12.3 mi · 12%
Martinsville Highway
10.3 mi · 10%
Webbs Mill Road North
10 mi · 10%
Riner Road
9.34 mi · 9%
A L Philpott Highway
8.95 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Fairystone Park Highway

Turn sharp left onto Fairystone Park Highway

16.7 mi · 00h 23m

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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
67.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bassett
01h 02m from Christiansburg
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Christiansburg 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 Christiansburg to Danville?

The road trip is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Bassett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Christiansburg and 51.1 miles from Danville.

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

The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.74 one way or $27.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Christiansburg and Mostly Sunny near Danville.

Stop Ideas Near Bassett

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bassett, 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 Bassett.

RAIL

Danville

57 mi away
677 Craghead St.
BUS

Roanoke

58 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE
BUS

Blacksburg, VA

65 mi away
291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

77 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Christiansburg and Danville. Straight-line distance: 67.48 mi (108.6 km).

Christiansburg

#1 Christiansburg

Town in Montgomery County, Virginia, USA

Population22,399
Coordinates37.1298500, -80.4089400
Altitude638
CountryUnited States
Danville

#2 Danville

The seat of Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

Population39,869
Coordinates36.5859700, -79.3950200
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: North Franklin Street (-80.408874, 37.129897)
End: South Ridge Street (-79.39498, 36.586011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.14 L · about $13.74
Round trip
$27.49
6.94 gal · 26.28 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.74 $27.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.37 $30.74
Premium $4.78 $16.58 $33.16
Diesel $5.62 $19.52 $39.03

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 Virginia · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Christiansburg and Danville. The current time is 07:46:01.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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