How far is Eleanor, WV from Buffalo, WV?

The driving distance from Eleanor, WV to Buffalo, WV is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.43 mi
00h 11m
Flight
6.14 mi
9.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.14 mi
Kilometers
9.88 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.43 mi
Kilometers
11.95 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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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 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Sat, May 2, 1:36 PM EDT
Return by in Eleanor
Sat, May 2, 1:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eleanor
2026-05-02T13:24
Arrive Buffalo
Sat, May 2, 1:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Eleanor
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bancroft
WV

Town in West Virginia, United States

From Eleanor
3.7 mi
00h 05m
To Buffalo
3.7 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eleanor and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eleanor and Buffalo.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Boulevard

    7.4 mi · 13 min · Roosevelt Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto River Street

    10 m · 2 sec · River Street

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eleanor and Buffalo.

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
4 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Boulevard
7.39 mi · 100%
River Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Boulevard

Turn right onto Roosevelt Boulevard

7.39 mi · 00h 13m

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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
6.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bancroft
00h 05m from Eleanor
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eleanor and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eleanor to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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 3.7 miles from Eleanor and 3.7 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.03 one way or $2.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eleanor and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Bancroft

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

24 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

53 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Montgomery

58 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

70 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eleanor and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 6.14 mi (9.88 km).

Eleanor

#1 Eleanor

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

Population1,579
Coordinates38.5375900, -81.9323600
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

Town in West Virginia, USA

Population1,263
Coordinates38.6175900, -81.9818000
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.932378, 38.537571)
End: River Street (-81.981685, 38.617558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.99 L · about $1.03
Round trip
$2.06
0.52 gal · 1.98 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.03 $2.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.15 $2.30
Premium $4.78 $1.24 $2.48
Diesel $5.62 $1.46 $2.92

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Eleanor and Buffalo. The current time is 13:24:30.

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.