How far is Elkins, WV from Moundsville, WV?
The driving distance from Elkins, WV to Moundsville, WV is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elkins and Moundsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkins and Moundsville.
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Start on Henry Avenue
28 m · 4 sec · Henry Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Randolph Avenue
1721 ft · 1 min · Randolph Avenue
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Continue on North Randolph Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Randolph Avenue
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Continue on Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike
1 km · 51 sec · Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike
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Take the exit left
1729 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corridor H
6.5 mi · 7 min · Corridor H
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Turn right onto Barbour County Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Barbour County Highway
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Continue on Beech Avenue
2480 ft · 53 sec · Beech Avenue
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Continue on Row Avenue North
1846 ft · 40 sec · Row Avenue North
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Continue on Barbour County Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Barbour County Highway
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Continue on South Crim Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Crim Avenue
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Continue on Barbour County Highway
10.5 mi · 13 min · Barbour County Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
3035 ft · 45 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Blue & Gray Expressway
1.3 km · 58 sec · Blue & Gray Expressway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mansfield Drive
566 ft · 8 sec · Mansfield Drive
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Continue on Barbour County Highway
12.4 mi · 14 min · Barbour County Highway
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Turn left onto Trap Springs Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Trap Springs Road
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Turn straight onto George Washington Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · George Washington Highway
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Turn slight right
55 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight
10.2 mi · 15 min
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Take the ramp right
1190 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
2164 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
1.3 km · 2 min · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
37 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
938 ft · 24 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
39 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
943 ft · 25 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Continue on Jefferson Street
2155 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
785 ft · 23 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Cleveland Avenue
12.3 mi · 14 min · Cleveland Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Husky Highway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Husky Highway
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Continue on Hornet Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Hornet Highway
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Continue on Dragon Highway
15.2 mi · 17 min · Dragon Highway
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Turn left onto Waynesburg Pike Road
14.8 mi · 17 min · Waynesburg Pike Road
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1.3 km · 1 min · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1822 ft · 41 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
12 m · 2 sec · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elkins and Moundsville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Dragon Highway
Continue on Dragon Highway
15.2 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elkins and Sunny near Moundsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elkins to Moundsville?
The road trip is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Barrackville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.7 miles from Elkins and 113.9 miles from Moundsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.9 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.68 one way or $49.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 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 Sunny near Moundsville.
Stop Ideas Near Barrackville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
City of Fairmont
Shinnston Fire Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Barrackville.
Connellsville station
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Greensburg
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elkins and Moundsville. Straight-line distance: 83.72 mi (134.74 km).
#1 Elkins
City in West Virginia, USA
| Population | 6,908 |
| Coordinates | 38.9259400, -79.8467300 |
| Altitude | 587 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Moundsville
City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 8,117 |
| Coordinates | 39.9203500, -80.7431400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: 5th Street (-80.743145, 39.920279)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $24.68 | $49.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.59 | $55.19 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.77 | $59.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.04 | $70.08 |
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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