Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 21m
Distance
94.7 mi
152 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Christiansburg, VA
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Danville, VA
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The drive from Christiansburg, VA to Danville, VA covers 94.7 miles and takes about 2h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fairystone Park Highway, Woolwine Highway, Martinsville Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.8 miles on Fairystone Park Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.4 miles from Christiansburg, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fairystone Park Highway | 18.8 mi | 25m |
| Woolwine Highway | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| Martinsville Highway | 10.3 mi | 13m |
| Webbs Mill Road North | 10 mi | 14m |
| Riner Road | 9.3 mi | 15m |
| A L Philpott Highway | 9 mi | 12m |
| Parkway Lane South | 6 mi | 8m |
| Riverside Drive | 5.2 mi | 7m |
Step-by-step road directions between Christiansburg, VA and Danville, VA.
Start on US 460 BUS
Turn right onto US 11
Continue on VA 8
Continue on VA 8
Continue on VA 8
Continue on VA 8
Continue on VA 8
Continue on VA 8
Turn sharp left onto VA 57
Turn left onto VA 57
Continue on VA 57
Continue on VA 57
Continue on VA 57
Continue on US 220 BUS
Turn left onto Commonwealth Boulevard
Continue on VA 457
Turn right onto Fairy Street
Turn left onto Hooker Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 58 BUS; VA 57
Continue on US 58 BUS; VA 57
Continue on US 58
Continue on US 58 BUS
Continue on US 58 BUS
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Piedmont Drive
At end of road, turn sharp left onto US 29 BUS
Turn right onto North Ridge Street
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.4 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Danville, VA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Christiansburg, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Christiansburg, VA
This is one driving day of about 94.7 miles and 2h 21m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 47.4 miles from Christiansburg, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 39.3 and 92.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn sharp left onto VA 57 / Fairystone Park Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn left onto Commonwealth Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Fairy Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Hooker Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn sharp left onto US 29 BUS / Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$14.81 one way
$29.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $16.19 | $32.38 |
| premium | $4.70 | $17.53 | $35.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.91 | $41.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.94 | $4.55 |
| Efficient EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.29 | $3.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.9 | 0 | $13.26 | $6.06 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Christiansburg on Saturday
Local time
1:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Danville on Saturday
Local time
1:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
46°F
Stuart, VA
47 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
National Monument
Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil War, Washington became the first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School. Later...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Expect a 2h 21m drive with frequent turns across 94.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 39.3 miles in near VA 57 / Fairystone Park Highway.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 21m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 39.3 miles (VA 57 / Fairystone Park Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 63.9 miles (Commonwealth Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 66.2 miles (Fairy Street): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 94.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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