How far is Vienna, VA from Danville, VA?

The driving distance from Vienna, VA to Danville, VA is about 233.7 miles (376.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.67 mi
04h 12m
Flight
197.8 mi
318.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.8 mi
Kilometers
318.33 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.67 mi
Kilometers
376.06 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:09 AM EDT
Return by in Vienna
Thu, Apr 23, 10:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vienna
2026-04-23T01:56
Arrive Danville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vienna
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Crozet
VA

Census designated place

From Vienna
116.6 mi
02h 06m
To Danville
117.1 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Avenue West

    822 ft · 28 sec · Maple Avenue West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Courthouse Road Southwest

    1.2 km · 2 min · Courthouse Road Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Nutley Street Southwest

    1.1 km · 2 min · Nutley Street Southwest

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Nutley Street

    101 m · 8 sec · Nutley Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 66 West: Front Royal

    2939 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 66 West

    847 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Gainesville, Warrenton

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South: Gainesville, Warrenton

    953 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lee Highway

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Lee Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, US 29 South

    2786 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Eastern Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · James Madison Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on James Madison Highway

    18.2 mi · 23 min · James Madison Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on James Monroe Highway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on North Seminole Trail

    33.8 mi · 48 min · North Seminole Trail

  17. 17

    Continue on Emmet Street North

    1783 ft · 42 sec · Emmet Street North

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South, US 250 West

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South, US 460 West: Lynchburg, Danville

    1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Richmond Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South

    1911 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Wards Road

    30.7 mi · 39 min · Wards Road

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South

    14.8 mi · 18 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    12.8 mi · 16 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 41: Halifax

    1361 ft · 33 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Franklin Turnpike

    1318 ft · 26 sec · Franklin Turnpike

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Richmond Road

    2497 ft · 50 sec · Old Richmond Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Richmond Boulevard

    2975 ft · 59 sec · Richmond Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on Justin Lane

    1.3 km · 1 min · Justin Lane

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Main Street

    3024 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South Ridge Street

    32 m · 2 sec · South 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 Vienna 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 29 South
92.8 mi · 40%
North Seminole Trail
33.8 mi · 14%
Wards Road
30.7 mi · 13%
James Madison Highway
23.3 mi · 10%
I 66 West
19 mi · 8%
Lee Highway
10.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 29 South

Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South, US 250 West

63.3 mi · 01h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
197.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crozet
02h 06m from Vienna
Leave By
8:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Vienna and Sunny near Danville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 233.7 miles (376.1 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Crozet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.6 miles from Vienna and 117.1 miles from Danville.

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

The direct path is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 8:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.64 one way or $65.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Crozet

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

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

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

19 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Staunton station

34 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

76 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Kemper Street station

84 mi away
825 Kemper St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vienna and Danville. Straight-line distance: 197.8 mi (318.33 km).

Vienna

#1 Vienna

Town in Fairfax County, Virginia

Population16,518
Coordinates38.9012200, -77.2652600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Danville

#2 Danville

The seat of Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

Population39,869
Coordinates36.5859700, -79.3950200
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Avenue West (-77.265457, 38.901375)
End: South Ridge Street (-79.39498, 36.586011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.24 gal
31.21 L · about $32.64
Round trip
$65.28
16.48 gal · 62.42 L
Estimated CO2
73.2 kg one way
Round trip: 146.5 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.64 $65.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.49 $72.99
Premium $4.78 $39.37 $78.74
Diesel $5.62 $46.34 $92.68

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Vienna and Danville. The current time is 01:56:53.

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.