Columbus, Ohio to Danville, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

304.2 miles 489.6 km · straight line
408.7 miles actual route 657.8 km · driving distance
8h 16min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
139° SE bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Danville, Virginia?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Danville, Virginia is 304.2 miles (489.6 km) as the crow flies. Danville, Virginia is located SE of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 408.7 miles, taking about 8h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Danville, Virginia in Virginia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Columbus, Ohio and Danville, Virginia. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbus, Ohio to Danville, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 16min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 55min $33–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 51min $49–$143* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Danville, Virginia

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 101 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM