Danville, Kentucky to Lebanon, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

130 miles 209.2 km · straight line
162.5 miles estimated 261.5 km · driving distance
3h 16min estimated drive time
$16 - $19 estimated fuel cost
~46min flight time
221° SW bearing direction

How far is Danville, Kentucky from Lebanon, Tennessee?

The distance from Danville, Kentucky to Lebanon, Tennessee is 130 miles (209.2 km) as the crow flies. Lebanon, Tennessee is located SW of Danville, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 162.5 miles, taking about 3h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 46min. Both are located in United States — Danville, Kentucky in Kentucky and Lebanon, Tennessee in Tennessee.

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. 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Danville, Kentucky and Lebanon, Tennessee. 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 Lebanon, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 16min $16 - $19 Flexible stops
Fly ~46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~3h 55min $13–$24* Budget
Train ~3h 6min $20–$57* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Danville, Kentucky & Lebanon, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Danville, Kentucky
37.65°N, 84.77°W
America/New_York
300m elevation
Lebanon, Tennessee
36.21°N, 86.29°W
America/Chicago
161m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 43 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 11 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 191.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients