How far is Radford, VA from Danville, VA?

The driving distance from Radford, VA to Danville, VA is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
104.48 mi
02h 11m
Flight
75.42 mi
121.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.42 mi
Kilometers
121.37 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.48 mi
Kilometers
168.14 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danville
Sat, May 30, 2:59 PM EDT
Return by in Radford
Sat, May 30, 5:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Radford
2026-05-30T12:48
Arrive Danville
Sat, May 30, 2:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Radford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Patrick Springs
VA

Census designated place

From Radford
49.8 mi
01h 05m
To Danville
54.7 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Berkley Street

    28 m · 5 sec · Berkley Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Arlington Avenue

    815 ft · 36 sec · Arlington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto West Main Street

    2931 ft · 2 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Grove Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Tyler Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tyler Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Tyler Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Tyler Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Meadow Creek Road

    3.6 mi · 9 min · Meadow Creek Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Riner Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Riner Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Webbs Mill Road North

    10 mi · 14 min · Webbs Mill Road North

  10. 10

    Continue on North Locust Street

    3032 ft · 1 min · North Locust Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Parkway Lane South

    6 mi · 9 min · Parkway Lane South

  12. 12

    Continue on Woolwine Highway

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Woolwine Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Woolwine Highway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Woolwine Highway

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto Fairystone Park Highway

    16.7 mi · 23 min · Fairystone Park Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    137 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Fairystone Parkway

    2795 ft · 47 sec · Fairystone Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Fairystone Park Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Fairystone Park Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Fairy Stone Park Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Fairy Stone Park Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on North Virginia Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · North Virginia Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Commonwealth Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Commonwealth Boulevard East

    85 m · 8 sec · Commonwealth Boulevard East

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Fairy Street

    35 m · 5 sec · Fairy Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Hooker Street

    1578 ft · 50 sec · Hooker Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Church Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Church Street

  25. 25

    Continue on A L Philpott Highway

    9 mi · 12 min · A L Philpott Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Martinsville Highway

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Martinsville Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Martinsville Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Martinsville Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Riverside Drive

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto US 29 Business South

    700 ft · 26 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Piedmont Drive

    1095 ft · 28 sec · Piedmont Drive

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Memorial Drive

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Memorial Drive

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Ridge Street

    2935 ft · 1 min · North Ridge Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Ridge Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fairystone Park Highway
18.8 mi · 18%
Woolwine Highway
12.3 mi · 12%
Martinsville Highway
10.3 mi · 10%
Webbs Mill Road North
10 mi · 10%
A L Philpott Highway
8.95 mi · 9%
Parkway Lane South
6.02 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Fairystone Park Highway

Turn sharp left onto Fairystone Park Highway

16.7 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
75.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Patrick Springs
01h 05m from Radford
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Radford and Partly Sunny near Danville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Patrick Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Radford and 54.7 miles from Danville.

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

The direct path is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.62 one way or $29.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Radford and Partly Sunny near Danville.

Stop Ideas Near Patrick Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Patrick Springs, 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 Patrick Springs.

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

61 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

62 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
BUS

Blacksburg, VA

68 mi away
291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

72 mi away
236 East Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Radford and Danville. Straight-line distance: 75.42 mi (121.37 km).

Radford

#1 Radford

Independent city in Commonwealth of Virginia, United States

Population18,255
Coordinates37.1317900, -80.5764500
Altitude567
CountryUnited States
Danville

#2 Danville

The seat of Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

Population39,869
Coordinates36.5859700, -79.3950200
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Berkley Street (-80.576473, 37.131775)
End: South Ridge Street (-79.39498, 36.586011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.69 gal
13.96 L · about $14.62
Round trip
$29.23
7.38 gal · 27.92 L
Estimated CO2
32.8 kg one way
Round trip: 65.6 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.62 $29.23
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.34 $32.69
Premium $4.78 $17.63 $35.26
Diesel $5.62 $20.75 $41.51

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 Virginia · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Radford and Danville. The current time is 12:48:12.

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.