How far is Flatwoods, WV from Wilding, WV?
The driving distance from Flatwoods, WV to Wilding, WV is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flatwoods and Wilding.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flatwoods and Wilding.
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Start on Crooked Run Road
25 m · 4 sec · Crooked Run Road
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Continue on Lathem Ridge
1050 ft · 46 sec · Lathem Ridge
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Continue on Hughes Road
1406 ft · 1 min · Hughes Road
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Continue on Hughes Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Hughes Road
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Continue on Flatwoods Road
1691 ft · 1 min · Flatwoods Road
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Continue on Flatwood Road
2.1 mi · 8 min · Flatwood Road
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Wilding Road
3 mi · 7 min · Wilding Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wilding Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flatwoods and Wilding.
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.
Flatwood Road
Merge slight left
3.45 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Flatwoods and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Wilding.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flatwoods to Wilding?
The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Ravenswood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Flatwoods and 5 miles from Wilding.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Flatwoods and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Wilding.
Stop Ideas Near Ravenswood
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 Ravenswood.
Charleston
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
Montgomery
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flatwoods and Wilding. Straight-line distance: 6.89 mi (11.09 km).
#1 Flatwoods
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, West Virginia
| Population | 258 |
| Coordinates | 38.8798000, -81.7795800 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilding
Wilding is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9481400, -81.6862400 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilding (-81.68624, 38.94814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.43 | $2.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.59 | $3.19 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.02 | $4.05 |
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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