Danville, Virginia to Elizabethtown: Road Trip Guide & Distance

364.1 miles 585.9 km · straight line
436.9 miles estimated 703.1 km · driving distance
8h 47min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
284° WNW bearing direction

How far is Danville, Virginia from Elizabethtown?

The distance from Danville, Virginia to Elizabethtown is 364.1 miles (585.9 km) as the crow flies. Elizabethtown is located WNW of Danville, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 436.9 miles, taking about 8h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Danville, Virginia in Virginia and Elizabethtown in Kentucky.

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. 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, Virginia and Elizabethtown. 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, Virginia to Elizabethtown

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 47min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 32min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 21min $52–$153* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Danville, Virginia & Elizabethtown

Quick Facts

Danville, Virginia
36.59°N, 79.39°W
America/New_York
162m elevation
Elizabethtown
37.69°N, 85.86°W
America/New_York
221m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 121 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients