Danville, Kentucky to Emporia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

622.8 miles 1002.3 km · straight line
747.4 miles estimated 1202.8 km · driving distance
15h 2min estimated drive time
$72 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
278° W bearing direction

How far is Danville, Kentucky from Emporia?

The distance from Danville, Kentucky to Emporia is 622.8 miles (1002.3 km) as the crow flies. Emporia is located W of Danville, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 747.4 miles, taking about 15h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Danville, Kentucky in Kentucky and Emporia in Kansas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Danville, Kentucky and Emporia. 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 Danville, Kentucky to Emporia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 2min $72 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 2min $60–$112* Budget
Train ~19h 33min $90–$262* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Danville, Kentucky & Emporia

Quick Facts

Danville, Kentucky
37.65°N, 84.77°W
America/New_York
300m elevation
Emporia
38.40°N, 96.18°W
America/Chicago
348m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 208 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients