How far is Danville, VA from Radford, VA?
The driving distance from Danville, VA to Radford, VA is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danville and Radford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville and Radford.
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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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Continue on A L Philpott Highway
3.6 mi · 6 min · A L Philpott Highway
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Continue on East Church Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Church Street
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Turn right onto Hooker Street
1578 ft · 45 sec · Hooker Street
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Turn right onto Fairy Street
35 m · 4 sec · Fairy Street
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Turn left onto Commonwealth Boulevard East
2.3 mi · 4 min · Commonwealth Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Virginia Avenue
4.1 mi · 6 min · Virginia Avenue
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Continue on Fairy Stone Park Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Fairy Stone Park Highway
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Continue on Fairystone Park Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Fairystone Park Highway
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Continue on Fairystone Parkway
2795 ft · 47 sec · Fairystone Parkway
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Continue on Main Street
137 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Fairystone Park Highway
16.7 mi · 23 min · Fairystone Park Highway
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Turn sharp right onto Woolwine Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Woolwine Highway
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Continue on Woolwine Highway
7.5 mi · 11 min · Woolwine Highway
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Continue on Parkway Lane South
6 mi · 9 min · Parkway Lane South
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Continue on South Locust Street
3032 ft · 1 min · South Locust Street
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Continue on Webbs Mill Road North
10 mi · 14 min · Webbs Mill Road North
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Continue on Riner Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Riner Road
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Turn slight left onto Meadow Creek Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Meadow Creek Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Meadow Creek Road
2 mi · 5 min · Meadow Creek Road
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Turn right onto Tyler Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Tyler Road
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Continue on Tyler Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Tyler Avenue
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Turn left onto Grove Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Grove Avenue
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
2931 ft · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Arlington Avenue
815 ft · 38 sec · Arlington Avenue
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Turn left onto Berkley Street
28 m · 4 sec · Berkley Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Berkley Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danville and Radford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Fairystone Park Highway
Turn right onto Fairystone Park Highway
16.7 mi · 00h 23m
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 Sunny leaving Danville and Partly Sunny near Radford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danville to Radford?
The road trip is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Patrick Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Danville and 50 miles from Radford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.94 one way or $27.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Danville and Partly Sunny near Radford.
Stop Ideas Near Patrick Springs
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 Patrick Springs.
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J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danville and Radford. Straight-line distance: 75.42 mi (121.37 km).
#1 Danville
The seat of Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
| Population | 39,869 |
| Coordinates | 36.5859700, -79.3950200 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Radford
Independent city in Commonwealth of Virginia, United States
| Population | 18,255 |
| Coordinates | 37.1317900, -80.5764500 |
| Altitude | 567 |
| Country | United States |
End: Radford (-80.57645, 37.13179)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.94 | $27.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.82 | $33.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.80 | $39.59 |
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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