How far is Elkins, WV from Mill Creek, WV?
The driving distance from Elkins, WV to Mill Creek, WV is about 17 miles (27.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Town in Randolph County, West Virginia, USA
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkins and Mill Creek.
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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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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elkins and Mill Creek.
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
9.55 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Elkins and Chance Rain Showers near Mill Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elkins to Mill Creek?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.4 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Beverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Elkins and 8.5 miles from Mill Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Elkins and Chance Rain Showers near Mill Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Beverly
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Staunton station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elkins and Mill Creek. Straight-line distance: 14.99 mi (24.12 km).
#1 Elkins
City in West Virginia, USA
| Population | 6,908 |
| Coordinates | 38.9259400, -79.8467300 |
| Altitude | 587 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mill Creek
City in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 681 |
| Coordinates | 38.7315000, -79.9700700 |
| Altitude | 623 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mill Creek (-79.97007, 38.7315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.37 | $6.75 |
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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