Where is Danville Located? - Danville is a city located in the Boyle County of Kentucky, United States. Danville lies between 38.3607 Degrees North latitudes and 75.5994 Degrees West longitudes.
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Where is Danville Located?
Danville is a city located in the Boyle County of Kentucky, United States. Danville lies between 38.3607 Degrees North latitudes and 75.5994 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Danville city is 17234 people and the city has a total area of 17.18 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.
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City Danville County Boyle County State Kentucky State Capital Frankfort US Region Southern United States Latitude 37.6456°N Longitude 84.7722°W Elevation 981 ft (299 m) Land Area 16.72 sq mi Water Area 0.09 sq mi Total Area 16.81 sq mi Population (2020 Census) 17,236 Population Density About 1,031 per sq mi ZIP Codes 40422, 40423 Area Code 859 Time Zone Standard Eastern Standard Time (EST), UTC -5 Time Zone Daylight Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC -4 Currency United States Dollar (USD) FIPS Code 21-20098 Congressional District Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District
Nearby Cities to Danville, Kentucky
Perryville, Kentucky - Southwest - 8 mi
Harrodsburg, Kentucky - Northwest - 11 mi
Lancaster, Kentucky - East - 13 mi
Nicholasville, Kentucky - North - 28 mi
Stanford, Kentucky - South - 14 mi
Burgin, Kentucky - Northwest - 17 mi
Lebanon, Kentucky - West - 34 mi
Richmond, Kentucky - Northeast - 31 mi
Lexington, Kentucky - North - 37 mi
Berea, Kentucky - Southeast - 35 mi
Danville, Kentucky Climate and Weather Overview
Month Avg High (°F) Avg Low (°F) Avg Rainfall (in)
January 42 25 3.9 April 67 45 4.4 July 87 67 4.7 October 69 47 3.2 Annual 66 46 47.8
Climate Attribute Details
Climate Classification (Köppen) Humid Subtropical (Cfa) Annual Rainfall About 48 inches Annual Sunshine Days Approximately 190 days Hurricane/Tornado Risk Low hurricane risk; moderate tornado risk Snowfall About 11 inches annually
Driving Distances from Danville, Kentucky
City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
Harrodsburg Kentucky 11 15 min Stanford Kentucky 14 18 min Nicholasville Kentucky 28 35 min Richmond Kentucky 31 40 min Lexington Kentucky 37 45 min Berea Kentucky 35 40 min Frankfort Kentucky 54 1 hr Louisville Kentucky 85 1 hr 30 min Somerset Kentucky 52 1 hr Cincinnati Ohio 122 2 hr
Transportation and Connectivity in Danville, Kentucky
Transportation Details
Airport Name Stuart Powell Field; Blue Grass Airport (nearest commercial airport) IATA Code DVK (local identifier), LEX (Blue Grass Airport) Port No seaport or commercial river port Major Highways US 127, US 150, KY 34, KY 33 Train/Amtrak Service No passenger rail service; nearest Amtrak station is Cincinnati, Ohio Local Bus/Transit Service Danville-Boyle County public transportation and Blue Grass Community Action Transit services
US 127 - Primary north-south route connecting Danville with Frankfort, Harrodsburg, and Tennessee.
US 150 - Major east-west highway linking Danville with Lexington, Perryville, and Mount Vernon.
KY 34 - Connects Danville with Lancaster and surrounding central Kentucky communities.
KY 33 - Provides regional access between Danville, Burgin, and Lancaster.
Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Danville, Kentucky
Landmark Name Type
Constitution Square Historic Site Historic Site Norton Center for the Arts Performing Arts Center Great American Dollhouse Museum Museum Pioneer Playhouse Outdoor Theater McDowell House Museum Historic House Museum Boyle County Courthouse Historic Landmark Millennium Park City Park Old Bridge Golf Club Recreation Area Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site Historic Battlefield Downtown Danville Historic District Historic District
Colleges and Universities in Danville, Kentucky
Institution Name Type Level Notable For
Centre College Private University National liberal arts college Eastern Kentucky University - Danville Campus Public University Regional degree programs Bluegrass Community and Technical College - Danville Campus Public Community College Career and transfer education Boyle County Schools Public K-12 District Public school system Danville Independent Schools Public K-12 District Local public education
Waterbodies in Danville, Kentucky
Dix River, Chaplin River, Clarks Run Creek, Hanging Fork Creek, Town Fork Creek, Herrington Lake, Cedar Creek Lake, Kentucky River
Golf Courses in Danville, Kentucky
Old Bridge Golf Club, Bright Leaf Golf Resort, Peninsula Golf Resort, Dix River Golf Course, Gibson Bay Golf Course, Bardstown Country Club at Maywood
Danville, Kentucky - Key Historical Facts
Danville was founded in 1787 and became one of Kentucky's earliest frontier settlements.
The city hosted several constitutional conventions that led to Kentucky becoming the 15th state in 1792.
Constitution Square Historic Site preserves the location where many of Kentucky's founding meetings took place.
Centre College, established in 1819, has long been one of the nation's respected liberal arts colleges.
The nearby Battle of Perryville, fought in 1862 during the American Civil War, was one of Kentucky's largest and most significant battles.
Today, Danville is recognized for its well-preserved historic downtown, cultural attractions, and role as the "City of Firsts" in Kentucky history.
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