How far is Elkins, WV from Blue Rock, WV?

The driving distance from Elkins, WV to Blue Rock, WV is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.1 mi
00h 51m
Flight
19.13 mi
30.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.13 mi
Kilometers
30.78 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.1 mi
Kilometers
45.22 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 AM EDT
Return by in Elkins
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elkins
2026-04-23T01:11
Arrive Blue Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elkins
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mill Creek
WV

City in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States

From Elkins
14 mi
00h 25m
To Blue Rock
14 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elkins and Blue Rock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elkins and Blue Rock.

  1. 1

    Start on Henry Avenue

    28 m · 11 sec · Henry Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Randolph Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Randolph Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Beverly Pike

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Beverly Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Adolph Road

    5.8 mi · 14 min · Adolph Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Adolph Road

    5.3 mi · 13 min · Adolph Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Adolph Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elkins and Blue Rock.

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
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adolph Road
11.1 mi · 39%
Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike
9.54 mi · 34%
Beverly Pike
5.52 mi · 20%
Main Street
1.23 mi · 4%
Randolph Avenue
0.72 mi · 3%
Henry Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike

Continue on Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike

9.54 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
19.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mill Creek
00h 25m from Elkins
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elkins and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Blue Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elkins to Blue Rock?

The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mill Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Elkins and 14 miles from Blue Rock.

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

The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elkins and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Blue Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Mill Creek

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

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

RAIL

Staunton station

102 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Clifton Forge

103 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

White Sulphur Springs

109 mi away
315 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elkins and Blue Rock. Straight-line distance: 19.13 mi (30.78 km).

Elkins

#1 Elkins

City in West Virginia, USA

Population6,908
Coordinates38.9259400, -79.8467300
Altitude587
CountryUnited States
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#2 Blue Rock

Blue Rock is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7248300, -80.0909100
Altitude900
CountryUnited States
Start: Elkins (-79.84673, 38.92594)
End: Blue Rock (-80.09091, 38.72483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.75 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.84
1.98 gal · 7.5 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.92 $7.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.38 $8.77
Premium $4.78 $4.73 $9.46
Diesel $5.62 $5.57 $11.14

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Elkins and Blue Rock. The current time is 01:11:02.

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.