How far is Danville, VA from Hopewell, VA?

The driving distance from Danville, VA to Hopewell, VA is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.28 mi
03h 00m
Flight
126.53 mi
203.63 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.53 mi
Kilometers
203.63 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.28 mi
Kilometers
233.81 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopewell
Sat, May 30, 12:54 PM EDT
Return by in Danville
Sat, May 30, 3:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danville
2026-05-30T09:53
Arrive Hopewell
Sat, May 30, 12:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Danville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
La Crosse
VA

Town in Mecklenburg County, Virginia

From Danville
72.6 mi
01h 30m
To Hopewell
72.7 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Ridge Street

    127 m · 15 sec · South Ridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Patton Street

    2905 ft · 1 min · Patton Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto River Street

    3011 ft · 2 min · River Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Boston Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · South Boston Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Boston Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Philpott Road

    19.7 mi · 26 min · Philpott Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Bill Tuck Highway

    18.8 mi · 24 min · Bill Tuck Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Clarksville Bypass

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Clarksville Bypass

    19.2 mi · 25 min · Clarksville Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 1

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 1

  11. 11

    Continue on South Hill Bypass

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Hill Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on East Atlantic Street

    1642 ft · 35 sec · East Atlantic Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1588 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne Petersburg

    1601 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Wythe Street

    606 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto East Wythe Street

    1 km · 48 sec · East Wythe Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Washington Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · East Washington Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Oaklawn Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Winston Churchill Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Winston Churchill Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Randolph Road

    1.1 km · 58 sec · East Randolph Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Randolph Road

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Atlantic Street
57 mi · 39%
Clarksville Bypass
22.9 mi · 16%
Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 14%
Bill Tuck Highway
18.8 mi · 13%
South Boston Highway
5.28 mi · 4%
South Boston Road
4.22 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East Atlantic Street

Merge slight left

56.4 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
126.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Crosse
01h 30m from Danville
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Danville and Mostly Sunny near Hopewell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Danville to Hopewell?

The road trip is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

La Crosse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Danville and 72.7 miles from Hopewell.

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

The direct path is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.32 one way or $40.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near La Crosse

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

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

RAIL

Petersburg station

85 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

89 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Durham

107 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Wilson

110 mi away
401 East Nash Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danville and Hopewell. Straight-line distance: 126.53 mi (203.63 km).

Danville

#1 Danville

The seat of Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

Population39,869
Coordinates36.5859700, -79.3950200
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Hopewell

#2 Hopewell

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population22,378
Coordinates37.3043200, -77.2872000
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Danville (-79.39502, 36.58597)
End: Hopewell (-77.2872, 37.30432)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.13 gal
19.41 L · about $20.32
Round trip
$40.64
10.26 gal · 38.82 L
Estimated CO2
45.6 kg one way
Round trip: 91.2 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.32 $40.64
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.72 $45.44
Premium $4.78 $24.51 $49.02
Diesel $5.62 $28.85 $57.70

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Danville and Hopewell. The current time is 09:53:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.