How far is Bancroft, WV from Eleanor, WV?

The driving distance from Bancroft, WV to Eleanor, WV is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.88 mi
00h 12m
Flight
5.36 mi
8.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.36 mi
Kilometers
8.63 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.88 mi
Kilometers
11.08 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eleanor
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 PM EDT
Return by in Bancroft
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bancroft
2026-04-23T14:18
Arrive Eleanor
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bancroft
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Poca
WV

City in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Bancroft
3.4 mi
00h 06m
To Eleanor
3.4 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bancroft and Eleanor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bancroft and Eleanor.

  1. 1

    Start on Charleston Road

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Charleston Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    16 m · 2 sec

  3. 3

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bancroft and Eleanor.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
3 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston Road
6.88 mi · 100%
Longest Stretch

Charleston Road

Start on Charleston Road

6.88 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
5.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poca
00h 06m from Bancroft
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bancroft and Sunny near Eleanor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bancroft to Eleanor?

The road trip is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Poca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Bancroft and 3.4 miles from Eleanor.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.95 one way or $1.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bancroft and Sunny near Eleanor.

Stop Ideas Near Poca

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Poca and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Park
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

City Park

Dunbar , WV
1300 City Park Rd, Dunbar, WV 25064
Rating 4.2/5 108 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

St Albans Municipal Utility

Saint Albans , WV
1499 MacCorkle Ave, St Albans, WV 25177
Rating 2.6/5 9 reviews Government office,Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Poca.

RAIL

Charleston

20 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

54 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Huntington

55 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

72 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bancroft and Eleanor. Straight-line distance: 5.36 mi (8.63 km).

Bancroft

#1 Bancroft

Town in West Virginia, United States

Population596
Coordinates38.5095300, -81.8398500
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Eleanor

#2 Eleanor

City in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,579
Coordinates38.5375900, -81.9323600
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Bancroft (-81.83985, 38.50953)
End: Eleanor (-81.93236, 38.53759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.92 L · about $0.95
Round trip
$1.90
0.48 gal · 1.84 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $0.95 $1.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.06 $2.13
Premium $4.78 $1.15 $2.29
Diesel $5.62 $1.35 $2.70

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bancroft and Eleanor. The current time is 14:18:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.