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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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City in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Henry Avenue
28 m · 11 sec · Henry Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Randolph Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Randolph Avenue
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Continue on Beverly Pike
5.5 mi · 8 min · Beverly Pike
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike
9.5 mi · 11 min · Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike
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Continue on Adolph Road
5.8 mi · 14 min · Adolph Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Adolph Road
5.3 mi · 13 min · Adolph Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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?
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Stop Ideas Near Mill Creek
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 Mill Creek.
Staunton station
Clifton Forge
White Sulphur Springs
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elkins and Blue Rock. Straight-line distance: 19.13 mi (30.78 km).
#1 Elkins
City in West Virginia, USA
| Population | 6,908 |
| Coordinates | 38.9259400, -79.8467300 |
| Altitude | 587 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blue Rock
Blue Rock is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.7248300, -80.0909100 |
| Altitude | 900 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blue Rock (-80.09091, 38.72483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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