How far is Bluefield, WV from Elkins, WV?
The driving distance from Bluefield, WV to Elkins, WV is about 198.6 miles (319.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.7 miles (220 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bluefield and Elkins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluefield and Elkins.
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Start on Princeton Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · Princeton Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Big Laurel Highway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Big Laurel Highway
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Turn left
2112 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
37.9 mi · 41 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19: North Beckley, Summersville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
66.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit right toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
1643 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
40.2 mi · 43 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33, US 48, US 119: Weston, Buckhannon
1378 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 33 West, , US 119 South
74 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Corridor H
34.8 mi · 41 min · Corridor H
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Take the exit slight right
1314 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike
2840 ft · 37 sec · Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike
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Continue on North Randolph Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Randolph Avenue
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Continue on Randolph Avenue
1721 ft · 1 min · Randolph Avenue
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Turn right onto Henry Avenue
28 m · 4 sec · Henry Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Henry Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bluefield and Elkins.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 19
Continue straight
66.8 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Bluefield 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 Bluefield to Elkins?
The road trip is about 198.6 miles (319.6 km) and usually takes 03h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Summersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.3 miles from Bluefield and 99.3 miles from Elkins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.7 miles (220 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.77 one way or $55.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bluefield and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elkins.
Stop Ideas Near Summersville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Summersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bluefield and Elkins. Straight-line distance: 136.7 mi (219.99 km).
#1 Bluefield
City in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 9,505 |
| Coordinates | 37.2698400, -81.2223200 |
| Altitude | 784 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elkins
City in West Virginia, USA
| Population | 6,908 |
| Coordinates | 38.9259400, -79.8467300 |
| Altitude | 587 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elkins (-79.84673, 38.92594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $27.77 | $55.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.05 | $62.09 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.49 | $66.99 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.42 | $78.85 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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