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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Berkley Street
28 m · 5 sec · Berkley Street
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Turn right onto Arlington Avenue
815 ft · 36 sec · Arlington Avenue
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Turn slight right onto West Main Street
2931 ft · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Grove Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Grove Avenue
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Turn right onto Tyler Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Tyler Avenue
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Continue on Tyler Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Tyler Road
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Turn left onto Meadow Creek Road
3.6 mi · 9 min · Meadow Creek Road
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Turn slight right onto Riner Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Riner Road
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Continue on Webbs Mill Road North
10 mi · 14 min · Webbs Mill Road North
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Continue on North Locust Street
3032 ft · 1 min · North Locust Street
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Continue on Parkway Lane South
6 mi · 9 min · Parkway Lane South
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Continue on Woolwine Highway
7.5 mi · 11 min · Woolwine Highway
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Continue on Woolwine Highway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Woolwine Highway
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Turn sharp left onto Fairystone Park Highway
16.7 mi · 23 min · Fairystone Park Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
137 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Fairystone Parkway
2795 ft · 47 sec · Fairystone Parkway
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Continue on Fairystone Park Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Fairystone Park Highway
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Continue on Fairy Stone Park Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Fairy Stone Park Highway
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Continue on North Virginia Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · North Virginia Avenue
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Turn left onto Commonwealth Boulevard
2.2 mi · 3 min · Commonwealth Boulevard
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Continue on Commonwealth Boulevard East
85 m · 8 sec · Commonwealth Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Fairy Street
35 m · 5 sec · Fairy Street
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Turn left onto Hooker Street
1578 ft · 50 sec · Hooker Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Church Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Church Street
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Continue on A L Philpott Highway
9 mi · 12 min · A L Philpott Highway
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Continue on Martinsville Highway
8.9 mi · 12 min · Martinsville Highway
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Continue on Martinsville Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Martinsville Highway
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Continue on Riverside Drive
5.2 mi · 8 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn slight right onto US 29 Business South
700 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Piedmont Drive
1095 ft · 28 sec · Piedmont Drive
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At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Memorial Drive
2.1 mi · 4 min · Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto North Ridge Street
2935 ft · 1 min · North 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 Radford 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Patrick Springs.
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Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Blacksburg, VA
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Radford and Danville. Straight-line distance: 75.42 mi (121.37 km).
#1 Radford
Independent city in Commonwealth of Virginia, United States
| Population | 18,255 |
| Coordinates | 37.1317900, -80.5764500 |
| Altitude | 567 |
| 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: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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