How far is Buckhannon, WV from Bluefield, WV?

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Directions

To reach Craven County, North Carolina, you can follow these directions:

  1. Head towards the state of North Carolina in the United States.
  2. Once in North Carolina, find your way to the county of Craven.

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Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.19 mi
02h 52m
Flight
130.72 mi
210.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.72 mi
Kilometers
210.37 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.19 mi
Kilometers
283.55 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bluefield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM EDT
Return by in Buckhannon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buckhannon
2026-04-22T22:56
Arrive Bluefield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buckhannon
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
Summersville
WV

Town in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States

From Buckhannon
87.2 mi
01h 26m
To Bluefield
88.9 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buckhannon and Bluefield.

  1. 1

    Start on North Locust Street

    24 m · 7 sec · North Locust Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    3211 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike

    2917 ft · 1 min · Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Brushy Fork Crossing

    629 ft · 15 sec · Brushy Fork Crossing

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Corridor H

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Corridor H

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Charleston

    1845 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    40.7 mi · 44 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley

    1684 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    97 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    60.1 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East, I 77 South: Bluefield

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    37.5 mi · 40 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 460: Princeton, Pearisburg VA

    2374 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Big Laurel Highway

    9.9 mi · 12 min · Big Laurel Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Chicory Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Chicory Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Princeton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
68.7 mi · 39%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
40.7 mi · 23%
West Virginia Turnpike
37.5 mi · 21%
Corridor H
10.8 mi · 6%
Big Laurel Highway
9.93 mi · 6%
Chicory Road
3.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

Continue straight

60.1 mi · 01h 13m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.5 mi
130.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summersville
01h 26m from Buckhannon
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Buckhannon and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bluefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buckhannon to Bluefield?

The road trip is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Summersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Buckhannon and 88.9 miles from Bluefield.

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

The direct path is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM 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 Rain Showers Likely around Buckhannon and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bluefield.

Stop Ideas Near Summersville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Thurmond

41 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Montgomery

43 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Prince

50 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25
RAIL

Alderson

65 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buckhannon and Bluefield. Straight-line distance: 130.72 mi (210.37 km).

Buckhannon

#1 Buckhannon

City in Upshur County, West Virginia

Population5,395
Coordinates38.9939900, -80.2320300
Altitude436
CountryUnited States
Bluefield

#2 Bluefield

City in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States

Population9,505
Coordinates37.2698400, -81.2223200
Altitude784
CountryUnited States
Start: North Locust Street (-80.232046, 38.993986)
End: Princeton Avenue (-81.222354, 37.269925)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.22 gal
23.53 L · about $24.64
Round trip
$49.27
12.44 gal · 47.06 L
Estimated CO2
55.3 kg one way
Round trip: 110.6 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Buckhannon and Bluefield. The current time is 22:56:55.

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.