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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on West Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Perryville Road
8.4 mi · 10 min · Perryville Road
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Continue on East 2nd Street
1 mi · 1 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on Springfield Road
15.6 mi · 18 min · Springfield Road
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Turn left
28 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight right
15.1 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto East John Rowan Boulevard
3.3 mi · 4 min · East John Rowan Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Street
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Continue on Louisville Road
12.6 mi · 14 min · Louisville Road
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Continue on Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road
1173 ft · 15 sec · Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road
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Continue on Bardstown Road; Louisville Road
123 m · 5 sec · Bardstown Road; Louisville Road
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Continue on Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road
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Continue on Mt Washington Bypass
2.5 mi · 3 min · Mt Washington Bypass
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Continue on Bardstown Road
4.8 mi · 5 min · Bardstown Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 265, KY 841: Gene Snyder Freeway
681 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 265 West, KY 841 West: Gene Snyder Freeway
2274 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
17 mi · 20 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31W, US 60: Fort Knox, Louisville
1368 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Louisville, Valley Station
54 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Dixie Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Alanadale Drive
1492 ft · 1 min · Alanadale Drive
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bardstown.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danville and Valley Station. Straight-line distance: 67.98 mi (109.4 km).
#1 Danville
City in Boyle County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 16,970 |
| Coordinates | 37.6456300, -84.7721700 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Valley Station
Human settlement in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 22,756 |
| Coordinates | 38.1111800, -85.8702400 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valley Station (-85.87024, 38.11118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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