Danville, Virginia to Franklin, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Danville, Virginia from Franklin, Tennessee?

The distance from Danville, Virginia to Franklin, Tennessee is 418.8 miles (674 km) as the crow flies. Franklin, Tennessee is located W of Danville, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 502.6 miles, taking about 10h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Danville, Virginia in Virginia and Franklin, Tennessee in Tennessee.

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 Franklin, 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.