How far is Dartmont, WV from Mount Hope, WV?

The driving distance from Dartmont, WV to Mount Hope, WV is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.39 mi
00h 35m
Flight
12.6 mi
20.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.6 mi
Kilometers
20.27 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.39 mi
Kilometers
32.81 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 3:51 AM EDT
Return by in Dartmont
Sun, Apr 19, 4:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dartmont
2026-04-19T03:15
Arrive Mount Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 3:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dartmont
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
Chesapeake
WV

Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States

From Dartmont
10.3 mi
00h 17m
To Mount Hope
10.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dartmont and Mount Hope.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dartmont and Mount Hope.

  1. 1

    Start on Dartmouth - Ashford Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Dartmouth - Ashford Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ashford-Nellis Road

    4.6 mi · 11 min · Ashford-Nellis Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    54 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Daniel Boone Parkway

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto Joes Creek Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Joes Creek Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Joes Creek-Left Fork Road

    3.4 mi · 13 min · Joes Creek-Left Fork Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right

    154 m · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Turn sharp right

    1751 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    3098 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1542 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dartmont and Mount Hope.

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
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ashford-Nellis Road
4.61 mi · 23%
Joes Creek-Left Fork Road
3.73 mi · 18%
Daniel Boone Parkway
3.72 mi · 18%
Joes Creek Road
1.12 mi · 5%
Dartmouth - Ashford Road
1.07 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Ashford-Nellis Road

Turn left onto Ashford-Nellis Road

4.57 mi · 00h 11m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
12.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesapeake
00h 17m from Dartmont
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Dartmont and Rain Showers Likely near Mount Hope.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dartmont to Mount Hope?

The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Chesapeake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Dartmont and 10.1 miles from Mount Hope.

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

The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Dartmont and Rain Showers Likely near Mount Hope.

Stop Ideas Near Chesapeake

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Chesapeake and the surrounding midpoint area.
Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Parks and Recreation

Charleston , WV
1900 Kanawha Blvd E Unit 3, Charleston, WV 25305
Rating 4.6/5 12 reviews State government office,Recreation center,Tourist attraction
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

Kanawha County Magistrate Court

Charleston , WV
111 Court St, Charleston, WV 25301
Rating 2.1/5 30 reviews Magistrates' court,County government office
Kanawha City Community Center
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Kanawha City Community Center

Charleston , WV
3511 Venable Ave, Charleston, WV 25304
Rating 4.5/5 101 reviews Community center
Belle City Offices
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

Belle City Offices

Belle , WV
1100 E Dupont Ave, Belle, WV 25015
Rating 3.7/5 7 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesapeake.

RAIL

Charleston

17 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

19 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

50 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

59 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dartmont and Mount Hope. Straight-line distance: 12.6 mi (20.27 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Dartmont

Dartmont is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.1914900, -81.7223400
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Mount Hope

#2 Mount Hope

City in West Virginia

Population1,259
Coordinates38.1051000, -81.5181700
Altitude505
CountryUnited States
Start: Dartmouth - Ashford Road (-81.722573, 38.191344)
End: County Highway 14/02 (-81.518161, 38.105101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.72 L · about $2.85
Round trip
$5.70
1.44 gal · 5.44 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.85 $5.70
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.19 $6.38
Premium $4.78 $3.44 $6.88
Diesel $5.62 $4.05 $8.10

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dartmont and Mount Hope. The current time is 03:15:50.

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.