Trip from Colonial Heights, VA to Danville, VA

Drive Time

2h 55m

Distance

139.1 mi

224 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 44m ★

6 AM

2h 56m

8 AM

3h 18m

10 AM

3h 3m

12 PM

3h 1m

3 PM

3h 5m

5 PM

3h 17m

8 PM

2h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Colonial Heights, VA

Pavan Sai .D

Danville, VA

Eric Joseph

Trip Overview

Driving from Colonial Heights to Danville is a straightforward 139.1-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 55 minutes. Since this trip stays entirely within Virginia's Southeast region, you will find it manageable as a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $22 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating this route relies on a combination of the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, Highway 58, and Philpott Road. Because the drive is under three hours, you can easily complete it in one go without the need for an overnight stay, making it a highly efficient connection between these two cities.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

69.6 miles from Colonial Heights, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 71% of your travel time will be spent on major routes. You will settle into the longest uninterrupted stretch early on, covering 57.4 miles along the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike. Once you transition away from the turnpike and onto Highway 58 and Philpott Road, the character of the drive shifts from high-speed interstate travel to more localized highway transit. The road remains consistent throughout, providing a predictable environment that allows you to maintain a steady pace. It is a functional drive designed for direct transit rather than constant winding turns.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 57.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike and Highway 58. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Ellerslie Avenue.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 139.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Ellerslie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (Conduit Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (I 85 / Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Ellerslie Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto East Ellerslie Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in | Conduit Road

Turn right onto Conduit Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

3.9 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 85 / Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto I 85 / Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 51 Toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham

60 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Take the exit toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 12B Toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase Cit...

60.3 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 12B Toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase Cit...

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Colonial Heights, VA to Danville, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Chase City along the way.

Chase City

60 mi in | ~1h 8m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike	57.4 mi	1h 3m
Highway 58	37.7 mi	48m
Philpott Road	19.7 mi	25m
South Boston Highway	5.3 mi	7m
South Boston Road	4.2 mi	7m
Clarksville Bypass	4 mi	5m
South Hill Bypass	3.5 mi	4m
Highway 1	3.2 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike — 57.4 mi, about 1h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colonial Heights, VA and Danville, VA.

Start on this road

257 ft · 20 sec · this road

At end of road, turn right onto East Ellerslie Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Ellerslie Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Conduit Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Conduit Road

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto West Roslyn Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Roslyn Road

Take the ramp

382 ft · 9 sec

Toward I 95 South

Merge onto I 95

1.3 mi · 1 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 85

56 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

Exit 51 Toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 12B Toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

252 ft · 9 sec

Exit 12B Toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City

Turn right onto US 58

503 ft · 12 sec · East Atlantic Street

Continue on US 58

3.5 mi · 4 min · South Hill Bypass

Continue on US 1; US 58

3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1

Continue on US 58

19 mi · 24 min · Highway 58

Use the none lane.

Turn straight onto US 58

4.0 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass

Toward US 58 West, US 15 South, VA 49 South: South Boston, Danville Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 58; VA 49

19 mi · 24 min · Highway 58

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 58; US 360

20 mi · 25 min · Philpott Road

Continue on US 58; US 360

5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway

Continue on US 58; US 360

4.2 mi · 7 min · South Boston Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 360; US 58 BUS

0.6 mi · 1 min · River Street

Turn left onto VA 293

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn left onto VA 293

105 ft · 2 sec · South Ridge Street

Arrive at destination

VA 293

Trip Plan

To keep your trip efficient, plan for one dedicated stop along the way to break up the nearly three-hour duration. Because this is a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience without needing to account for a multi-day itinerary. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge when transitioning off the main turnpike, as refueling options may vary once you reach the segments on Highway 58. Since you have a $22 fuel estimate, filling up before you leave Colonial Heights will ensure you have plenty of range to reach Danville without stress. This route is best treated as a simple, direct transit, so take advantage of the predictable highway segments to reach your destination on schedule.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 69.6 miles from Colonial Heights, VA, or about 1h 22m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.4 miles.

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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 69.6 miles or 1h 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Danville, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Colonial Heights, 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 Colonial Heights, VA

This is one driving day of about 139.1 miles and 2h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Colonial Heights, VA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike for about 57.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 69.6 mi from Colonial Heights, VA · 1h 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

70 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Middletown, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middletown, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.6 miles from Colonial Heights, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Danville, VA

The final approach into Danville, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Danville, VA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.26 one way

$44.52 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$24.25	$48.51
premium	$4.78	$26.17	$52.33
diesel	$5.64	$30.90	$61.81

Estimated Tolls: $4.02

Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike (56.1 mi) $3.93

Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike (1.3 mi) $0.09

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	41.7	$14.61	$6.68
Efficient EV	34.8	$12.17	$5.56
EV Truck/SUV	55.6	$19.47	$8.90

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Colonial Heights, VA

Afternoon in Colonial Heights on Sunday

Local time

3:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Danville, VA

Afternoon in Danville on Sunday

Local time

3:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

86°F

Middletown, MD

70 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

3 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 55m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Colonial Heights, VA to Danville, VA covers 139.1 miles and takes about 2h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, Highway 58, Philpott Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 69.6 miles from Colonial Heights, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

On the drive from Colonial Heights, VA to Danville, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Chase City along the way.

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Trip from Colonial Heights, VA to Danville, VA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Danville, VA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Colonial Heights, VA

Danville, VA

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 55m on the road

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