How far is Eleanor, WV from Poca, WV?
The driving distance from Eleanor, WV to Poca, WV is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eleanor and Poca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eleanor and Poca.
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Start on the route
16 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Continue on Charleston Road
8.3 mi · 15 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 Eleanor 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
Continue on Charleston Road
8.26 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Eleanor and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Poca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eleanor to Poca?
The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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 5 miles from Eleanor and 5.1 miles from Poca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Eleanor and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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
Charleston Sanitary Board
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 Eleanor and Poca. Straight-line distance: 7.82 mi (12.58 km).
#1 Eleanor
City in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,579 |
| Coordinates | 38.5375900, -81.9323600 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $1.43 | $2.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.59 | $3.19 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.02 | $4.05 |
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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