Danville, Virginia to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

411.8 miles 662.8 km · straight line
481.4 miles actual route 774.8 km · driving distance
9h 10min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Danville, Virginia from Nashville?

The distance from Danville, Virginia to Nashville is 411.8 miles (662.8 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located W of Danville, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 481.4 miles, taking about 9h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Danville, Virginia in Virginia and Nashville 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 Nashville. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 10min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 0min $39–$72* Budget
Train ~8h 43min $58–$168* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Danville, Virginia & Nashville

Quick Facts

Danville, Virginia
36.59°N, 79.39°W
America/New_York
162m elevation
Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 137 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM