How far is Booher, WV from Sistersville, WV?

The driving distance from Booher, WV to Sistersville, WV is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.25 mi
00h 37m
Flight
14.58 mi
23.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Booher.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.58 mi
Kilometers
23.46 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.25 mi
Kilometers
37.42 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sistersville
Fri, Apr 17, 3:54 AM EDT
Return by in Booher
Fri, Apr 17, 4:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Booher
2026-04-17T03:16
Arrive Sistersville
Fri, Apr 17, 3:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Booher
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Middlebourne
WV

Human settlement in Tyler County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Booher
10.5 mi
00h 18m
To Sistersville
12.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Booher and Sistersville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Booher and Sistersville.

  1. 1

    Start on Indian Creek Road

    4.3 mi · 10 min · Indian Creek Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sistersville & Salem Turnpike

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Sistersville & Salem Turnpike

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    2769 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Tyler Highway

    2517 ft · 60 sec · Tyler Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Sistersville & Salem Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Sistersville & Salem Turnpike

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sistersville & Salem Turnpike

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Sistersville & Salem Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Tyler Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Tyler Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    105 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Diamond Street

    95 m · 9 sec · Diamond Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Diamond Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Booher and Sistersville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sistersville & Salem Turnpike
12.3 mi · 53%
Indian Creek Road
4.27 mi · 18%
Tyler Highway
3.84 mi · 17%
Main Street
0.52 mi · 2%
Diamond Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Sistersville & Salem Turnpike

At the end of the road, turn right onto Sistersville & Salem Turnpike

6.62 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
14.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlebourne
00h 18m from Booher
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Booher and Chance Rain Showers near Sistersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Booher to Sistersville?

The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Middlebourne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Booher and 12.7 miles from Sistersville.

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

The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Booher and Chance Rain Showers near Sistersville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Booher and Sistersville. Straight-line distance: 14.58 mi (23.46 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Booher

Booher is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4439700, -80.7712200
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Sistersville

#2 Sistersville

City in Tyler County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,267
Coordinates39.5642400, -80.9959400
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: County Route 13 (-80.771226, 39.443975)
End: Diamond Street (-80.995932, 39.564244)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.11 L · about $3.25
Round trip
$6.50
1.64 gal · 6.22 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.25 $6.50
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.63 $7.26
Premium $4.78 $3.92 $7.84
Diesel $5.62 $4.61 $9.22

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Booher and Sistersville. The current time is 03:16:08.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.