Danville, Virginia to Frankfort, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Danville, Virginia from Frankfort, Kentucky?

The distance from Danville, Virginia to Frankfort, Kentucky is 320.7 miles (516.1 km) as the crow flies. Frankfort, Kentucky is located WNW of Danville, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 384.8 miles, taking about 7h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Danville, Virginia in Virginia and Frankfort, Kentucky 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 Frankfort, Kentucky. 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.