How far is Blue Rock, WV from Elkins, WV?

The driving distance from Blue Rock, WV to Elkins, WV is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.12 mi
00h 42m
Flight
19.13 mi
30.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Blue Rock.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.13 mi
Kilometers
30.78 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.12 mi
Kilometers
45.26 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elkins
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM EDT
Return by in Blue Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Rock
2026-04-23T02:34
Arrive Elkins
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Blue Rock
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Mill Creek
WV

City in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States

From Blue Rock
14 mi
00h 21m
To Elkins
14.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blue Rock and Elkins.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blue Rock and Elkins.

  1. 1

    Start on Adolph Road

    11.1 mi · 27 min · Adolph Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    16.3 mi · 22 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Randolph Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Randolph Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Henry Avenue

    28 m · 4 sec · Henry Avenue

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henry Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blue Rock and Elkins.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adolph Road
11.1 mi · 39%
Randolph Avenue
0.72 mi · 3%
Henry Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

16.3 mi · 00h 22m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
19.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mill Creek
00h 21m from Blue Rock
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Blue Rock and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elkins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blue Rock to Elkins?

The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Mill Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Blue Rock and 14.1 miles from Elkins.

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

The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Blue Rock and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elkins.

Stop Ideas Near Mill Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mill Creek, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mill Creek.

RAIL

Staunton station

102 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Clifton Forge

103 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

White Sulphur Springs

109 mi away
315 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Rock and Elkins. Straight-line distance: 19.13 mi (30.78 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Blue Rock

Blue Rock is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7248300, -80.0909100
Altitude900
CountryUnited States
Elkins

#2 Elkins

City in West Virginia, USA

Population6,908
Coordinates38.9259400, -79.8467300
Altitude587
CountryUnited States
Start: Adolph Road (-80.090958, 38.724997)
End: Henry Avenue (-79.84677, 38.925941)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.76 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.84
1.98 gal · 7.52 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.92 $7.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.38 $8.77
Premium $4.78 $4.73 $9.46
Diesel $5.62 $5.57 $11.14

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 Blue Rock and Elkins. The current time is 02:34:42.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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