How far is Elkins, WV from Mount Crawford, VA?
The driving distance from Elkins, WV to Mount Crawford, VA is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in West Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elkins and Mount Crawford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkins and Mount Crawford.
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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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Turn left onto Allegheny Highway
22.4 mi · 30 min · Allegheny Highway
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Keep slight right
12.3 mi · 18 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mountaineer Drive
23.8 mi · 35 min · Mountaineer Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
3032 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Blue Gray Trail
11.7 mi · 17 min · Blue Gray Trail
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Continue on Blue Gray Trail
7 mi · 10 min · Blue Gray Trail
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Continue on Rawley Pike
19.2 mi · 29 min · Rawley Pike
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Turn right onto Erickson Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Erickson Avenue
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Continue on Stone Spring Road
1 mi · 2 min · Stone Spring Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Valley Pike
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Valley Pike
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Continue on North Main Street
2942 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Layman Road
79 m · 13 sec · Layman Road
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Turn right
109 m · 26 sec
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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 Mount Crawford.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Mountaineer Drive
At the end of the road, turn right onto Mountaineer Drive
23.8 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Clear leaving Elkins and Sunny near Mount Crawford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elkins to Mount Crawford?
The road trip is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Harman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Elkins and 53 miles from Mount Crawford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.81 one way or $29.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Elkins and Sunny near Mount Crawford.
Stop Ideas Near Harman
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 Harman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elkins and Mount Crawford. Straight-line distance: 62.73 mi (100.95 km).
#1 Elkins
City in West Virginia, USA
| Population | 6,908 |
| Coordinates | 38.9259400, -79.8467300 |
| Altitude | 587 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Crawford
Town of the United States
| Population | 462 |
| Coordinates | 38.3570700, -78.9408600 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Crawford (-78.94086, 38.35707)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.81 | $29.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.56 | $33.13 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.87 | $35.74 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.03 | $42.07 |
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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