How far is Confidence, WV from Poca, WV?
The driving distance from Confidence, WV to Poca, WV is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Confidence and Poca.
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Start on Antioch Road
12 m · 3 sec · Antioch Road
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Turn left onto Mclane Pike
4.9 mi · 9 min · Mclane Pike
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Turn sharp left onto Charleston Road
7.3 mi · 13 min · Charleston Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Charleston Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Confidence and Poca.
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.
Charleston Road
Turn sharp left onto Charleston Road
7.34 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Confidence and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Poca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Confidence to Poca?
The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Bancroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Confidence and 6.2 miles from Poca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Confidence and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Poca.
Stop Ideas Near Bancroft
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
St Albans Municipal Utility
Dunbar Senior Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bancroft.
Charleston
Huntington
Montgomery
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Confidence and Poca. Straight-line distance: 6.97 mi (11.22 km).
#1 Confidence
Confidence is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.5725900, -81.8287400 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Poca
City in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 963 |
| Coordinates | 38.4723100, -81.8143000 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-81.814176, 38.472292)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.70 | $3.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.90 | $3.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
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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