How far is Gary, WV from Davy, WV?

The driving distance from Gary, WV to Davy, WV is about 15 miles (24.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.99 mi
00h 33m
Flight
9.74 mi
15.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.74 mi
Kilometers
15.68 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.99 mi
Kilometers
24.13 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davy
Thu, Apr 23, 8:35 AM EDT
Return by in Gary
Thu, Apr 23, 9:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gary
2026-04-23T08:02
Arrive Davy
Thu, Apr 23, 8:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gary
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Welch
WV

City in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States

From Gary
7.5 mi
00h 16m
To Davy
7.5 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gary and Davy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gary and Davy.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    81 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    44 m · 12 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Church Street

    976 ft · 43 sec · Church Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Elkhorn Street

    104 m · 8 sec · Elkhorn Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Wyoming Street

    1306 ft · 22 sec · Wyoming Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto McDowell Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · McDowell Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Loop 7 Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Loop 7 Highway

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Loop 7 Highway

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Loop 7 Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1770 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Asco Road

    526 ft · 20 sec · Asco Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Church Street

    12 m · 2 sec · Church Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gary and Davy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Church Street
6.67 mi · 44%
Loop 7 Highway
6.28 mi · 42%
McDowell Street
1.2 mi · 8%
Main Street
0.34 mi · 2%
Wyoming Street
0.25 mi · 2%
Asco Road
0.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Church Street

Continue straight

6.48 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
9.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Welch
00h 16m from Gary
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gary and Sunny near Davy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gary to Davy?

The road trip is about 15 miles (24.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Welch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Gary and 7.5 miles from Davy.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.10 one way or $4.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gary and Sunny near Davy.

Stop Ideas Near Welch

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Welch, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Welch.

RAIL

Prince

66 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25
RAIL

Hinton

67 mi away
Front St. and Fifth Ave.
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Thurmond

73 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Montgomery

86 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Davy. Straight-line distance: 9.74 mi (15.68 km).

Gary

#1 Gary

City in West Virginia, United States

Population759
Coordinates37.3637300, -81.5501100
Altitude430
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Davy

United States, a town

Population324
Coordinates37.4784500, -81.6534400
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.550132, 37.363626)
End: Church Street (-81.653487, 37.478398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2 L · about $2.10
Round trip
$4.20
1.06 gal · 4 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.10 $4.20
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.35 $4.69
Premium $4.78 $2.53 $5.06
Diesel $5.62 $2.98 $5.96

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gary and Davy. The current time is 08:02:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.