Columbia, South Carolina to Danville, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

201.1 miles 323.7 km · straight line
251.4 miles estimated 404.6 km · driving distance
5h 3min estimated drive time
$24 - $30 estimated fuel cost
~54min flight time
27° NNE bearing direction

How far is Columbia, South Carolina from Danville, Virginia?

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Danville, Virginia is 201.1 miles (323.7 km) as the crow flies. Danville, Virginia is located NNE of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 251.4 miles, taking about 5h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 54min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina and Danville, Virginia in Virginia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, South Carolina and Danville, Virginia. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbia, South Carolina to Danville, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 3min $24 - $30 Flexible stops
Fly ~54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 4min $20–$38* Budget
Train ~4h 48min $30–$88* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, South Carolina & Danville, Virginia

Quick Facts

Columbia, South Carolina
34.00°N, 81.03°W
America/New_York
89m elevation
Danville, Virginia
36.59°N, 79.39°W
America/New_York
162m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 67 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 17 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 123.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients