How far is Purcellville, VA from Danville, VA?
The driving distance from Purcellville, VA to Danville, VA is about 237 miles (381.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.7 miles (319.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Purcellville and Danville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Purcellville and Danville.
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Start on West Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East Loudoun Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Loudoun Street
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Turn left
998 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike
4.8 mi · 7 min · Leesburg Pike
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Continue on Harry Byrd Highway
13.6 mi · 19 min · Harry Byrd Highway
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Continue on Berryville Pike
3.6 mi · 6 min · Berryville Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Roanoke
1827 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
93.5 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Richmond
1 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
11.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Afton, Waynesboro
2204 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
91 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Three Notched Mountain Highway
1533 ft · 37 sec · Three Notched Mountain Highway
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Continue on Rockfish Gap Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockfish Gap Turnpike
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Turn right onto Afton Mountain Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Afton Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Rockfish Valley Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Rockfish Valley Highway
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Turn left onto River Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Thomas Nelson Highway
16 mi · 20 min · Thomas Nelson Highway
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Continue on North Amherst Highway
9.4 mi · 11 min · North Amherst Highway
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Continue on Monacan Parkway
12 mi · 13 min · Monacan Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South, US 460 West: Lynchburg, Danville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway
6.4 mi · 8 min · Richmond Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South
1911 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wards Road
30.7 mi · 39 min · Wards Road
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South
14.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
12.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 41: Halifax
1361 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Franklin Turnpike
1318 ft · 26 sec · Franklin Turnpike
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Richmond Road
2497 ft · 50 sec · Old Richmond Road
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Continue on Richmond Boulevard
2975 ft · 59 sec · Richmond Boulevard
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Continue on Justin Lane
1.3 km · 1 min · Justin Lane
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
3024 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Ridge Street
32 m · 2 sec · South Ridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Ridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Purcellville and Danville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 South
Merge slight left
93.5 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Purcellville and Mostly Sunny near Danville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Purcellville to Danville?
The road trip is about 237 miles (381.4 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?
Waynesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.8 miles from Purcellville and 109.2 miles from Danville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.7 miles (319.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 8:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.11 one way or $66.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Purcellville and Mostly Sunny near Danville.
Stop Ideas Near Waynesboro
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 Waynesboro.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Purcellville and Danville. Straight-line distance: 198.64 mi (319.68 km).
#1 Purcellville
Town in Virginia
| Population | 10,285 |
| Coordinates | 39.1367700, -77.7147200 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Danville
The seat of Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
| Population | 39,869 |
| Coordinates | 36.5859700, -79.3950200 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Ridge Street (-79.39498, 36.586011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $33.11 | $66.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.03 | $74.05 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $39.94 | $79.89 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $47.02 | $94.03 |
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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