How far is Bluefield, WV from Hurricane, WV?

The driving distance from Bluefield, WV to Hurricane, WV is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (147 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.84 mi
02h 33m
Flight
91.37 mi
147.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.37 mi
Kilometers
147.05 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.84 mi
Kilometers
210.57 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hurricane
Fri, Apr 17, 6:03 AM EDT
Return by in Bluefield
Fri, Apr 17, 8:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bluefield
2026-04-17T03:30
Arrive Hurricane
Fri, Apr 17, 6:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bluefield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Pax
WV

Human settlement in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Bluefield
65.4 mi
01h 16m
To Hurricane
65.4 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
84°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bluefield and Hurricane.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bluefield and Hurricane.

  1. 1

    Start on Princeton Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Princeton Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Big Laurel Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Big Laurel Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2112 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    91.3 mi · 1 hr 45 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Huntington

    24.6 mi · 28 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 19: Hurricane

    1699 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Hurricane Creek Road

    1925 ft · 34 sec · Hurricane Creek Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Teays Valley Road

    697 ft · 18 sec · Teays Valley Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Midland Trail

    1059 ft · 22 sec · Midland Trail

  10. 10

    Turn right

    109 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    13 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bluefield and Hurricane.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Virginia Turnpike
91.3 mi · 70%
I 64 West
24.6 mi · 19%
Big Laurel Highway
10.2 mi · 8%
Princeton Avenue
3.17 mi · 2%
Hurricane Creek Road
0.36 mi
CR 19
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

West Virginia Turnpike

Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

91.3 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
91.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pax
01h 16m from Bluefield
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bluefield and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hurricane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bluefield to Hurricane?

The road trip is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km) and usually takes 02h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Bluefield and 65.4 miles from Hurricane.

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

The direct path is about 91.3 miles (147 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.30 one way or $36.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bluefield and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hurricane.

Stop Ideas Near Pax

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pax, 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 Pax.

RAIL

Thurmond

17 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

19 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25
RAIL

Montgomery

31 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Hinton

42 mi away
Front St. and Fifth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bluefield and Hurricane. Straight-line distance: 91.37 mi (147.05 km).

Bluefield

#1 Bluefield

City in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States

Population9,505
Coordinates37.2698400, -81.2223200
Altitude784
CountryUnited States
Hurricane

#2 Hurricane

City in West Virginia

Population6,389
Coordinates38.4325900, -82.0201400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Bluefield (-81.22232, 37.26984)
End: Hurricane (-82.02014, 38.43259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.48 L · about $18.30
Round trip
$36.60
9.24 gal · 34.96 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.30 $36.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.46 $40.92
Premium $4.78 $22.07 $44.15
Diesel $5.62 $25.98 $51.97

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bluefield and Hurricane. The current time is 03:30:11.

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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.