How far is Gardner, WV from Athens, WV?
The driving distance from Gardner, WV to Athens, WV is about 5 miles (8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m 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 07m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Mercer County, Missouri
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gardner and Athens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardner and Athens.
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Start on Spanishburg-Athens Road
1 km · 1 min · Spanishburg-Athens Road
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Continue on Mercer Springs Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Mercer Springs Road
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Turn slight left onto Athens Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Athens Road
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Continue on South State Street
1328 ft · 23 sec · South State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gardner and Athens.
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.
Mercer Springs Road
Continue on Mercer Springs Road
2.5 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Gardner and Chance Rain Showers near Athens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gardner to Athens?
The road trip is about 5 miles (8 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?
Princeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Gardner and 2.5 miles from Athens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 8:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.67 one way or $1.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Gardner and Chance Rain Showers near Athens.
Stop Ideas Near Princeton
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 Princeton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gardner and Athens. Straight-line distance: 3.19 mi (5.13 km).
#1 Gardner
Gardner is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.4237300, -81.0742600 |
| Altitude | 720 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Athens
Town in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 890 |
| Coordinates | 37.4223400, -81.0162000 |
| Altitude | 789 |
| Country | United States |
End: South State Street (-81.015966, 37.422412)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $0.67 | $1.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.75 | $1.51 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.81 | $1.62 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $0.96 | $1.91 |
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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