How far is Lancaster, KY from Danville, KY?
The driving distance from Lancaster, KY to Danville, KY is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lincoln County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lancaster and Danville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster and Danville.
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Start on North Adams Street
24 m · 6 sec · North Adams Street
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Turn right onto Richmond Road
74 m · 4 sec · Richmond Road
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Continue on Danville Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · Danville Road
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Continue on Lancaster Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Lancaster Road
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Turn right onto Stanford Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road
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Continue on Wilderness Road
131 m · 15 sec · Wilderness Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1610 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lancaster and Danville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lancaster Road
Continue on Lancaster Road
5.16 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lancaster and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Danville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lancaster to Danville?
The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Stanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Lancaster and 6 miles from Danville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lancaster and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Danville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lancaster and Danville. Straight-line distance: 10.77 mi (17.34 km).
#1 Lancaster
City in and seat of Garrard County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 3,840 |
| Coordinates | 37.6195200, -84.5780000 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Danville
City in Boyle County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 16,970 |
| Coordinates | 37.6456300, -84.7721700 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Danville (-84.77217, 37.64563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.58 | $3.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.79 | $3.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.95 | $3.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
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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