How far is Bluefield, WV from Oak Hill, WV?
The driving distance from Bluefield, WV to Oak Hill, WV is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
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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Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bluefield and Oak Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluefield and Oak Hill.
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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
66.9 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Merge slight left
969 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit left
2065 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
16.8 mi · 18 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 16: Big Otter
1086 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto WV 16 North: Grantsville
29 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Big Otter Highway
18.9 mi · 28 min · Big Otter Highway
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Keep slight right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Mill Stone Road
11.3 mi · 17 min · Mill Stone Road
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Turn right onto Market Street
2550 ft · 51 sec · Market Street
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Continue on Little Kanawha Parkway
3.9 mi · 7 min · Little Kanawha Parkway
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Turn left onto Wright Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Wright Road
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Continue on Wright Road
2881 ft · 2 min · Wright Road
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Continue on Wright Road
12 m · 2 sec · Wright Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wright Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bluefield and Oak Hill.
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
66.9 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 Areas Of Fog near Oak Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bluefield to Oak Hill?
The road trip is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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 88 miles from Bluefield and 88.3 miles from Oak Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.64 one way or $49.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bluefield and Areas Of Fog near Oak Hill.
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 Oak Hill. Straight-line distance: 114.71 mi (184.61 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 Oak Hill
City in West Virginia
| Population | 8,028 |
| Coordinates | 38.9223100, -81.0184400 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Route 35/21 (-81.0184, 38.922229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $24.64 | $49.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.55 | $55.10 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.72 | $59.44 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.98 | $69.96 |
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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