How far is Danville, VA from Colonial Heights, VA?
The driving distance from Danville, VA to Colonial Heights, VA is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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 47m.
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
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danville and Colonial Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville and Colonial Heights.
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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
65.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Old Airport Road, Bonham Road
1857 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Old Airport Road
659 ft · 16 sec · Old Airport Road
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Turn right onto Lee Highway
154 m · 12 sec · Lee Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lee Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danville and Colonial Heights.
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
65.3 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Danville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Colonial Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danville to Colonial Heights?
The road trip is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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 93.2 miles from Danville and 93.4 miles from Colonial Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 9:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.06 one way or $52.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Danville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Colonial Heights.
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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Roanoke
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danville and Colonial Heights. Straight-line distance: 151.19 mi (243.31 km).
#1 Danville
The seat of Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
| Population | 39,869 |
| Coordinates | 36.5859700, -79.3950200 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colonial Heights
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,205 |
| Coordinates | 36.6334400, -82.1204100 |
| Altitude | 546 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colonial Heights (-82.12041, 36.63344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $26.06 | $52.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.14 | $58.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.44 | $62.88 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $37.01 | $74.01 |
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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