How far is Hartselle, AL from Danville, AL?

The driving distance from Hartselle, AL to Danville, AL is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.42 mi
00h 16m
Flight
8.9 mi
14.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.9 mi
Kilometers
14.33 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
9.42 mi
Kilometers
15.16 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:41 AM CDT
Return by in Hartselle
Thu, Apr 23, 9:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartselle
2026-04-23T09:24
Arrive Danville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hartselle
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Flint City
AL

City in Morgan County, Alabama, United States of America

From Hartselle
4.7 mi
00h 08m
To Danville
4.7 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street West

    9.4 mi · 16 min · Main Street West

  2. 2

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
2 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street West
9.42 mi · 100%
Longest Stretch

Main Street West

Start on Main Street West

9.42 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
8.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flint City
00h 08m from Hartselle
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hartselle and Sunny near Danville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Flint City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Hartselle and 4.7 miles from Danville.

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

The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.25 one way or $2.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hartselle and Sunny near Danville.

Stop Ideas Near Flint City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Flint City, 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 Flint City.

RAIL

Birmingham

113 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartselle and Danville. Straight-line distance: 8.9 mi (14.33 km).

Hartselle

#1 Hartselle

City in Morgan County, Alabama, United States

Population14,470
Coordinates34.4434300, -86.9352800
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
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#2 Danville

Danville is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.4145400, -87.0875100
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartselle (-86.93528, 34.44343)
End: Danville (-87.08751, 34.41454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.33 gal
1.26 L · about $1.25
Round trip
$2.50
0.66 gal · 2.52 L
Estimated CO2
2.9 kg one way
Round trip: 5.9 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.25 $2.50
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.41 $2.81
Premium $4.63 $1.53 $3.05
Diesel $5.42 $1.79 $3.57

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 Alabama · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartselle and Danville. The current time is 09:24:50.

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.