How far is Davy, WV from Gary, WV?
The driving distance from Davy, WV to Gary, WV is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Davy and Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davy and Gary.
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Start on Church Street
12 m · 4 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Asco Road
526 ft · 20 sec · Asco Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1770 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Loop 7 Highway
5.1 mi · 9 min · Loop 7 Highway
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Continue on Loop 7 Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Loop 7 Highway
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Continue on McDowell Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · McDowell Street
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Continue on Riverside Drive
2.8 mi · 5 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Riverside Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Lower Wall Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lower Wall Road
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Turn slight right onto Church Street
976 ft · 45 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
44 m · 12 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left
81 m · 19 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Davy and Gary.
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.
Loop 7 Highway
Continue on Loop 7 Highway
5.14 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Davy and Sunny near Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Davy to Gary?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Welch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Davy and 7.5 miles from Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.10 one way or $4.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Davy and Sunny near Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Welch
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Welch.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Davy and Gary. Straight-line distance: 9.74 mi (15.68 km).
#1 Davy
United States, a town
| Population | 324 |
| Coordinates | 37.4784500, -81.6534400 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gary
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 759 |
| Coordinates | 37.3637300, -81.5501100 |
| Altitude | 430 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gary (-81.55011, 37.36373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.35 | $4.69 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
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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