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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
271.53 mi
05h 23m
Flight
198.02 mi
318.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.02 mi
Kilometers
318.69 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.53 mi
Kilometers
436.99 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ohio County
Tue, Jul 28, 1:58 AM EDT
Return by in Bluefield
Tue, Jul 28, 7:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bluefield
2026-07-27T20:35
Arrive Ohio County
Tue, Jul 28, 1:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 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
6:14 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
Ripley
WV

Town in West Virginia

From Bluefield
135.8 mi
02h 41m
To Ohio County
135.8 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW

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.

  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 · 2 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

    23.7 mi · 30 min · North State Rt. 2

  17. 17

    Continue on Wheeling Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Wheeling Avenue

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    684 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    149 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    1135 ft · 22 sec · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 88 North: Oglebay Park

    1696 ft · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto National Road

    2267 ft · 1 min · National Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Bethany Pike

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bethany Pike

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Warden Run Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Warden Run Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Peters Run Road

    1634 ft · 46 sec · Peters Run Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Stewarts Hill Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Stewarts Hill Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chapel Hill Road

    1656 ft · 1 min · Chapel Hill Road

  28. 28

    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.

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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Virginia Turnpike
91.3 mi · 34%
I 77 North
78.7 mi · 29%
North State Rt. 2
23.7 mi · 9%
2nd Street
16.9 mi · 6%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 4%
Wheeling Avenue
10.8 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
05h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.5 mi
198 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ripley
02h 41m from Bluefield
Leave By
6:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Charleston

52 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

78 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Montgomery

79 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

89 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bluefield and Ohio County. Straight-line distance: 198.02 mi (318.69 km).

Bluefield

#1 Bluefield

City in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States

Population9,505
Coordinates37.2698400, -81.2223200
Altitude784
CountryUnited States
Ohio County

#2 Ohio County

County in West Virginia, United States

Population41,182
Coordinates40.0969200, -80.6190600
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Start: Bluefield (-81.22232, 37.26984)
End: Ohio County (-80.61906, 40.09692)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 437 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.58 gal
36.27 L · about $37.95
Round trip
$75.89
19.16 gal · 72.54 L
Estimated CO2
85.1 kg one way
Round trip: 170.3 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in West Virginia · Jul 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Bluefield and Ohio County. The current time is 20:35:25.

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.