How far is Gary, WV from War, WV?
The driving distance from Gary, WV to War, WV is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gary and War.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gary and War.
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Start on the route
81 m · 21 sec
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
44 m · 12 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
976 ft · 43 sec · Church Street
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Coal Heritage Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Coal Heritage Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Rocket Boys Drive
4.7 mi · 7 min · Rocket Boys Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rocket Boys Drive
7 mi · 10 min · Rocket Boys Drive
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Warrior Mine Road
141 m · 13 sec · Warrior Mine Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Warrior Mine Road
34 m · 3 sec · Warrior Mine Road
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Turn straight onto Yorkie Lane
66 m · 16 sec · Yorkie Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Yorkie Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gary and War.
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.
Rocket Boys Drive
At the end of the road, turn left onto Rocket Boys Drive
7.02 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Gary and Sunny near War.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gary to War?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 9.6 miles from Gary and 9.6 miles from War.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.69 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gary and Sunny near War.
Stop Ideas Near Welch
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 Welch.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gary and War. Straight-line distance: 8.86 mi (14.26 km).
#1 Gary
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 759 |
| Coordinates | 37.3637300, -81.5501100 |
| Altitude | 430 |
| Country | United States |
#2 War
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 659 |
| Coordinates | 37.3012200, -81.6909400 |
| Altitude | 408 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warrior Mine Road (-81.691125, 37.301238)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.82 | $7.65 |
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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