How far is Bluefield, WV from Moundsville, WV?

The driving distance from Bluefield, WV to Moundsville, WV is about 255.1 miles (410.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.9 miles (297.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
255.13 mi
04h 25m
Flight
184.95 mi
297.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.95 mi
Kilometers
297.65 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.13 mi
Kilometers
410.59 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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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 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moundsville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:23 AM EDT
Return by in Bluefield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bluefield
2026-04-23T05:58
Arrive Moundsville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bluefield
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sissonville
WV

Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia

From Bluefield
126.8 mi
02h 12m
To Moundsville
128.4 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
80°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 Bluefield and Moundsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    41 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  11. 11

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  14. 14

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  16. 16

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    22.8 mi · 28 min · North State Rt. 2

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    1135 ft · 34 sec · 7th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    611 ft · 20 sec · Jefferson Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    12 m · 2 sec · 5th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Virginia Turnpike
91.3 mi · 36%
I 77 North
78.7 mi · 31%
North State Rt. 2
22.8 mi · 9%
2nd Street
16.9 mi · 7%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 5%
Big Laurel Highway
10.2 mi · 4%
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 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.

Drive Time
04h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.2 mi
184.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sissonville
02h 12m from Bluefield
Leave By
8:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bluefield and Sunny near Moundsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 255.1 miles (410.6 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?

Sissonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.8 miles from Bluefield and 128.4 miles from Moundsville.

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

The direct path is about 184.9 miles (297.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.2 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 8:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.65 one way or $71.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bluefield and Sunny near Moundsville.

Stop Ideas Near Sissonville

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

20 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

47 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Huntington

72 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Thurmond

80 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bluefield and Moundsville. Straight-line distance: 184.95 mi (297.65 km).

Bluefield

#1 Bluefield

City in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States

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

#2 Moundsville

City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States

Population8,117
Coordinates39.9203500, -80.7431400
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Princeton Avenue (-81.222354, 37.269925)
End: 5th Street (-80.743145, 39.920279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9 gal
34.08 L · about $35.65
Round trip
$71.30
18 gal · 68.16 L
Estimated CO2
80 kg one way
Round trip: 160 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.65 $71.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.86 $79.72
Premium $4.78 $43.00 $86.00
Diesel $5.62 $50.62 $101.23

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 Bluefield and Moundsville. The current time is 05:58:45.

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.