How far is Danville, VA from West Lynchburg, VA?
The driving distance from Danville, VA to West Lynchburg, VA is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danville and West Lynchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville and West Lynchburg.
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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
37.5 mi · 50 min
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Continue on Fort Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Fort Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Memorial Avenue
3202 ft · 1 min · Memorial Avenue
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Turn left onto Oakley Avenue
3094 ft · 2 min · Oakley Avenue
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Turn right onto Lakeside Drive
18 m · 1 sec · Lakeside Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lakeside Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danville and West Lynchburg.
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
Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North
37.5 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Danville and Chance Rain Showers near West Lynchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danville to West Lynchburg?
The road trip is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.3 miles from Danville and 36.4 miles from West Lynchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.74 one way or $19.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Danville and Chance Rain Showers near West Lynchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Gretna
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 Gretna.
Danville
Kemper Street station
Roanoke
Burlington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danville and West Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 57.72 mi (92.89 km).
#1 Danville
The seat of Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
| Population | 39,869 |
| Coordinates | 36.5859700, -79.3950200 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Lynchburg
A census-designated place (CDP) in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 65,517 |
| Coordinates | 37.4032000, -79.1780800 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeside Drive (-79.178116, 37.403242)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.74 | $19.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.90 | $21.79 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.75 | $23.51 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.84 | $27.67 |
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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