How far is Danville, KY from Valley Station, KY?

The driving distance from Danville, KY to Valley Station, KY is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68 miles (109.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
87.94 mi
01h 44m
Flight
67.98 mi
109.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.98 mi
Kilometers
109.4 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.94 mi
Kilometers
141.52 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valley Station
Wed, Apr 15, 4:43 PM EDT
Return by in Danville
Wed, Apr 15, 6:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danville
2026-04-15T14:59
Arrive Valley Station
Wed, Apr 15, 4:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Danville
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
Bardstown
KY

City in Kentucky

From Danville
43.9 mi
00h 52m
To Valley Station
44 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Danville and Valley Station.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Perryville Road

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Perryville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1 mi · 1 min · East 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Springfield Road

    15.6 mi · 18 min · Springfield Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    28 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East John Rowan Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East John Rowan Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Louisville Road

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Louisville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road

    1173 ft · 15 sec · Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Bardstown Road; Louisville Road

    123 m · 5 sec · Bardstown Road; Louisville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Mt Washington Bypass

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Mt Washington Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on Bardstown Road

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bardstown Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 265, KY 841: Gene Snyder Freeway

    681 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 265 West, KY 841 West: Gene Snyder Freeway

    2274 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    17 mi · 20 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31W, US 60: Fort Knox, Louisville

    1368 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Louisville, Valley Station

    54 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Dixie Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Dixie Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Alanadale Drive

    1492 ft · 1 min · Alanadale Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alanadale Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Springfield Road
30.7 mi · 35%
Gene Snyder Freeway
17 mi · 19%
Louisville Road
14 mi · 16%
Perryville Road
8.38 mi · 10%
Bardstown Road
4.81 mi · 5%
East John Rowan Boulevard
3.33 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Gene Snyder Freeway

Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

17 mi · 00h 20m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
68 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bardstown
00h 52m from Danville
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Danville and Partly Sunny near Valley Station.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Danville to Valley Station?

The road trip is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Bardstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Danville and 44 miles from Valley Station.

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

The direct path is about 68 miles (109.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.69 one way or $23.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Danville and Partly Sunny near Valley Station.

Stop Ideas Near Bardstown

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

56 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danville and Valley Station. Straight-line distance: 67.98 mi (109.4 km).

Danville

#1 Danville

City in Boyle County, Kentucky, United States

Population16,970
Coordinates37.6456300, -84.7721700
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
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#2 Valley Station

Human settlement in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America

Population22,756
Coordinates38.1111800, -85.8702400
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Danville (-84.77217, 37.64563)
End: Valley Station (-85.87024, 38.11118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.75 L · about $11.69
Round trip
$23.38
6.2 gal · 23.5 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.69 $23.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.18 $26.37
Premium $4.65 $14.43 $28.85
Diesel $5.30 $16.44 $32.88

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 Kentucky · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Danville and Valley Station. The current time is 14:59:46.

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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.