How far is Friendly, WV from Iuka, WV?
The driving distance from Friendly, WV to Iuka, WV is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Tyler County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Friendly and Iuka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Friendly and Iuka.
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Start on Depot Street
4 m · 6 sec · Depot Street
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Tyler Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Tyler Highway
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Continue on Sistersville & Salem Turnpike
2.2 mi · 4 min · Sistersville & Salem Turnpike
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Continue on Tyler Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Tyler Highway
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Turn left onto River Hill Road
1076 ft · 18 sec · River Hill Road
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Turn right onto Short Cut Road
2174 ft · 2 min · Short Cut Road
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Continue on Elk Fork Road
1.8 mi · 7 min · Elk Fork Road
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Continue on Elk Fork Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Elk Fork Road
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Continue on Elk Fork Road
4.4 mi · 11 min · Elk Fork Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elk Fork Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Friendly and Iuka.
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.
Elk Fork Road
Continue on Elk Fork Road
4.44 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Friendly and Partly Sunny near Iuka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Friendly to Iuka?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Middlebourne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Friendly and 9.4 miles from Iuka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Friendly and Partly Sunny near Iuka.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Friendly and Iuka. Straight-line distance: 14.35 mi (23.09 km).
#1 Friendly
Human settlement in Tyler County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 120 |
| Coordinates | 39.5159100, -81.0592800 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Iuka
Iuka is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.5150800, -80.7901000 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Iuka (-80.7901, 39.51508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.15 | $6.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
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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