How far is Danville, VA from Vienna, VA?
The driving distance from Danville, VA to Vienna, VA is about 233.3 miles (375.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m 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 05h 06m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danville and Vienna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville and Vienna.
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Start on South Ridge Street
127 m · 15 sec · South Ridge Street
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Turn left onto Patton Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Patton Street
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Turn slight right onto Justin Lane
1.3 km · 1 min · Justin Lane
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Turn straight onto Richmond Boulevard
2975 ft · 59 sec · Richmond Boulevard
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Continue on Old Richmond Road
2497 ft · 50 sec · Old Richmond Road
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Turn left onto Franklin Turnpike
107 m · 12 sec · Franklin Turnpike
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Take the ramp slight right
1921 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Danville Expressway
12.4 mi · 15 min · Danville Expressway
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Continue straight
10.7 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North
34.7 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North, US 460 East
6.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North: Amherst, Charlottesville
64.2 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right
882 ft · 26 sec
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Turn slight right onto Emmet Street North
44 m · 11 sec · Emmet Street North
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Continue on Emmet Street North
2610 ft · 1 min · Emmet Street North
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Continue on Seminole Trail
33.9 mi · 49 min · Seminole Trail
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Continue on James Monroe Highway
7.7 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway
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Continue on James Madison Highway
23.3 mi · 30 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on Eastern Bypass
2.4 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North, US 29 North
11.7 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Washington
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
18.5 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 243: Vienna, Fairfax, Parking
686 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 243 South: Nutley Street
102 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left
99 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Nutley Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Nutley Street
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Turn right onto Maple Avenue West
1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Avenue West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maple Avenue West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danville and Vienna.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 29 North
Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North: Amherst, Charlottesville
64.2 mi · 01h 19m
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 Sunny near Vienna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danville to Vienna?
The road trip is about 233.3 miles (375.5 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?
Crozet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.7 miles from Danville and 116.7 miles from Vienna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.60 one way or $65.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Danville and Sunny near Vienna.
Stop Ideas Near Crozet
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 Crozet.
Charlottesville Union Station
Staunton station
Culpeper station
Kemper Street station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danville and Vienna. Straight-line distance: 197.8 mi (318.33 km).
#1 Danville
The seat of Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
| Population | 39,869 |
| Coordinates | 36.5859700, -79.3950200 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vienna
Town in Fairfax County, Virginia
| Population | 16,518 |
| Coordinates | 38.9012200, -77.2652600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vienna (-77.26526, 38.90122)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 376 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $32.60 | $65.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.45 | $72.90 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $39.32 | $78.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $46.29 | $92.57 |
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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