How far is Fort Gay, WV from Doane, WV?
The driving distance from Fort Gay, WV to Doane, WV is about 27.3 miles (44 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Town in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Gay and Doane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Gay and Doane.
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Start on Railroad Street
825 ft · 40 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto East Madison Street
26 m · 2 sec · East Madison Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
830 ft · 15 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Court Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Court Street
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Turn right
17.7 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 10 min
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Turn slight right
55 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Twelve Pole Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Twelve Pole Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Gay and Doane.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
17.7 mi · 00h 26m
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Gay and Mostly Sunny near Doane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Gay to Doane?
The road trip is about 27.3 miles (44 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Kermit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Fort Gay and 13.7 miles from Doane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Gay and Mostly Sunny near Doane.
Stop Ideas Near Kermit
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 Kermit.
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
Charleston
Montgomery
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Gay and Doane. Straight-line distance: 15.02 mi (24.17 km).
#1 Fort Gay
City in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 682 |
| Coordinates | 38.1162000, -82.5957100 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Doane
Doane is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9875900, -82.3732000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Doane (-82.3732, 37.98759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.46 | $10.91 |
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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