Origin
Prospect, OH
Late night in Prospect on Saturday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prospect, OH to Danville, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prospect, OH
César O'neill
Danville, OH
Robert So
Trip Overview
The drive from Prospect, OH to Danville, OH covers 13.3 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Danville Pike, State Route 73, Belfast Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.4 miles on Danville Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Prospect, OH to Danville, OH covers 13.3 miles and takes about 23m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Danville Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 73 / State Route 73.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Prospect, OH to Danville, OH is easy. At 23m with 33% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 73 / State Route 73): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (US 62; SR 73 / South High Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (SR 138 / West South Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SR 73 / State Route 73
Turn right onto SR 73 / State Route 73
Navigation decision point
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
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US 62; SR 73 / South High Street
Turn right onto US 62; SR 73 / South High Street
Navigation decision point
3
5.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
SR 138 / West South Street
Turn left onto SR 138 / West South Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Danville Pike | 7.4 mi | 13m |
| State Route 73 | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Belfast Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West South Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South High Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Muntz Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Prospect Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| SR 138 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Danville Pike
— 7.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prospect, OH and Danville, OH.
1
Start on C-51
29 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Prospect Road
2
Turn right onto SR 73
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 73
3
Continue on SR 73
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Belfast Pike
4
Turn left onto SR 73
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Muntz Street
5
Turn right onto US 62; SR 73
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South High Street
6
Turn left onto SR 138
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West South Street
7
Continue on SR 138
7.4 mi
·
13 min
·
Danville Pike
8
Arrive at destination
SR 138
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.06 one way
$4.13 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Destination
Danville, OH
Late night in Danville on Saturday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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
23m 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 Prospect, OH to Danville, OH covers 13.3 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Danville Pike, State Route 73, Belfast Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.7 miles from Prospect, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.06 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.
The drive from Prospect, OH to Danville, OH is easy. At 23m with 33% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 73 / State Route 73): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (US 62; SR 73 / South High Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (SR 138 / West South Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Prospect, OH to Danville, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hopewell Culture National Historical Park.
How this page is built
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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