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

298.1 miles 479.8 km · straight line
372.7 miles estimated 599.8 km · driving distance
7h 30min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
291° WNW bearing direction

How far is Danville, Virginia from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Danville, Virginia to Lexington, Kentucky is 298.1 miles (479.8 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located WNW of Danville, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 372.7 miles, taking about 7h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Danville, Virginia in Virginia and Lexington, 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 Lexington, 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.

How to Get from Danville, Virginia to Lexington, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 30min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 0min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 8min $45–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Danville, Virginia & Lexington, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Danville, Virginia
36.59°N, 79.39°W
America/New_York
162m elevation
Lexington, Kentucky
38.04°N, 84.50°W
America/New_York
298m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients