Distance a noun

Yes, the Word 'distance' is a noun; a singular, common noun.

The noun 'distance' is a concrete noun as a Word for the space or amount of space between two points, places, people, or things.

The noun 'distance' is an abstract noun as a Word for a separation in time or beliefs.

The Word 'distance' is also a verb: distance, distances, distancing, distanced.

Examples:

The driving distance to Chicago is forty six miles. (noun)

I will distance myself from this opinion. (verb)