How far is Bluefield, WV from Saint Albans, WV?

The driving distance from Bluefield, WV to Saint Albans, WV is about 120 miles (193.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
119.99 mi
02h 01m
Flight
84.06 mi
135.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.06 mi
Kilometers
135.28 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.99 mi
Kilometers
193.1 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Albans
Mon, Apr 27, 11:51 PM EDT
Return by in Bluefield
Tue, Apr 28, 1:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bluefield
2026-04-27T21:50
Arrive Saint Albans
Mon, Apr 27, 11:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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
59.3 mi
01h 00m
To Saint Albans
60.7 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bluefield and Saint Albans.

  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

    8.9 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 25: Institute

    1978 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 25: Institute

    141 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    981 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Center Street

    741 ft · 27 sec · Center Street

  11. 11

    Continue on The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge

    1186 ft · 40 sec · The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1745 ft · 48 sec · 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    108 m · 19 sec · 6th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    95 m · 6 sec · 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Virginia Turnpike
91.3 mi · 76%
Big Laurel Highway
10.2 mi · 9%
I 64 West
8.85 mi · 7%
WV 25
3.57 mi · 3%
Princeton Avenue
3.17 mi · 3%
3rd Street
0.33 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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
84.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pax
01h 00m from Bluefield
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Bluefield and Sunny near Saint Albans.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bluefield to Saint Albans?

The road trip is about 120 miles (193.1 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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 59.3 miles from Bluefield and 60.7 miles from Saint Albans.

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

The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.76 one way or $33.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bluefield and Sunny near Saint Albans.

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 Saint Albans. Straight-line distance: 84.06 mi (135.28 km).

Bluefield

#1 Bluefield

City in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States

Population9,505
Coordinates37.2698400, -81.2223200
Altitude784
CountryUnited States
Saint Albans

#2 Saint Albans

City in West Virginia

Population9,763
Coordinates38.3856500, -81.8362400
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Princeton Avenue (-81.222354, 37.269925)
End: Pennsylvania Avenue (-81.836449, 38.385656)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16.03 L · about $16.76
Round trip
$33.51
8.46 gal · 32.06 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.76 $33.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.73 $37.47
Premium $4.78 $20.21 $40.42
Diesel $5.62 $23.79 $47.58

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Bluefield and Saint Albans. The current time is 21:50:34.

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.