How far is Danville, VA from Bristol, VA?
The driving distance from Danville, VA to Bristol, VA is about 192.2 miles (309.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155 miles (249.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Carroll County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danville and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville and Bristol.
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Start on South Ridge Street
2935 ft · 1 min · South Ridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Memorial Drive
2.1 mi · 4 min · Memorial Drive
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Turn sharp right onto Piedmont Drive
1676 ft · 34 sec · Piedmont Drive
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Turn slight right onto US 58 Business West
551 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Riverside Drive
5.3 mi · 8 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Martinsville Highway
10.3 mi · 13 min · Martinsville Highway
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Continue on A L Philpott Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · A L Philpott Highway
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Take the exit straight toward US 58 West: Stuart, Roanoke
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 58 West: Stuart
55.1 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Continue on Hillsville Bypass
5.3 mi · 7 min · Hillsville Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Wytheville
1679 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
24.5 mi · 28 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
68.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 381: Bristol
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Commonwealth Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue
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Turn left onto Sullins Street
35 m · 5 sec · Sullins Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sullins Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danville and Bristol.
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 77 North
Keep slight left
68.6 mi · 01h 14m
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 Danville and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danville to Bristol?
The road trip is about 192.2 miles (309.3 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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 96 miles from Danville and 96.2 miles from Bristol.
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 37.2 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 9:12 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 Danville and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danville and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 154.96 mi (249.39 km).
#1 Danville
The seat of Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
| Population | 39,869 |
| Coordinates | 36.5859700, -79.3950200 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristol
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,329 |
| Coordinates | 36.5964900, -82.1884700 |
| Altitude | 512 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bristol (-82.18847, 36.59649)
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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