How far is Bluefield, WV from Ohio County, WV?
The driving distance from Bluefield, WV to Ohio County, WV is about 271.5 miles (437 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198 miles (318.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 46m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 05h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bluefield and Ohio County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluefield and Ohio County.
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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
91.3 mi · 1 hr 45 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
1956 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
41 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Emerson Avenue
5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue
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Continue on State Route 2
11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2
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Continue on 2nd Street
16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Wells Street
5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street
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Continue on Vine Street
4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on North State Route 2
1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2
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Continue on North State Rt. 2
23.7 mi · 30 min · North State Rt. 2
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Continue on Wheeling Avenue
10.6 mi · 13 min · Wheeling Avenue
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Keep slight right
684 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
149 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
1135 ft · 22 sec · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 88 North: Oglebay Park
1696 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto National Road
2267 ft · 1 min · National Road
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Turn left onto Bethany Pike
1.5 km · 2 min · Bethany Pike
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Turn slight right onto Warden Run Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Warden Run Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Peters Run Road
1634 ft · 46 sec · Peters Run Road
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Turn right onto Stewarts Hill Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Stewarts Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chapel Hill Road
1656 ft · 1 min · Chapel Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chapel Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bluefield and Ohio County.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bluefield and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ohio County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bluefield to Ohio County?
The road trip is about 271.5 miles (437 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?
Ripley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.8 miles from Bluefield and 135.8 miles from Ohio County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198 miles (318.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.5 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 6:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.95 one way or $75.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bluefield and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ohio County.
Stop Ideas Near Ripley
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 Ripley.
Charleston
Huntington
Montgomery
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bluefield and Ohio County. Straight-line distance: 198.02 mi (318.69 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 Ohio County
County in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 41,182 |
| Coordinates | 40.0969200, -80.6190600 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ohio County (-80.61906, 40.09692)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $37.95 | $75.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $42.43 | $84.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $45.77 | $91.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $53.88 | $107.76 |
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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