How far is Gardner, WV from Piedmont, WV?
The driving distance from Gardner, WV to Piedmont, WV is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Human settlement in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gardner and Piedmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardner and Piedmont.
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Start on Spanishburg-Athens Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Spanishburg-Athens Road
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Continue on Gardner Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Gardner Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Beckley Road
3 mi · 5 min · Beckley Road
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Turn slight right
676 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight
8.2 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto Smokeless-Piedmont Road
652 ft · 29 sec · Smokeless-Piedmont Road
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Continue on Smokeless-Piedmont Road
1.4 mi · 6 min · Smokeless-Piedmont Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Smokeless-Piedmont Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gardner and Piedmont.
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 straight
8.22 mi · 00h 15m
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 Mostly Sunny leaving Gardner and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Piedmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gardner to Piedmont?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Matoaka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Gardner and 8.1 miles from Piedmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Gardner and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Piedmont.
Stop Ideas Near Matoaka
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 Matoaka.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gardner and Piedmont. Straight-line distance: 10.56 mi (16.99 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 Piedmont
Town in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 792 |
| Coordinates | 37.4506700, -81.2637100 |
| Altitude | 740 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smokeless-Piedmont Road (-81.264321, 37.450666)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.52 | $5.05 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
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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