How far is Gauley Bridge, WV from Midway, WV?
The driving distance from Gauley Bridge, WV to Midway, WV is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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.
Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gauley Bridge and Midway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gauley Bridge and Midway.
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Start on Jackson Street
91 m · 19 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
48 m · 7 sec · Walnut Street
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Continue on Walnut Street
50 m · 14 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
12 m · 6 sec · Front Street
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Turn left
64 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Thomas Street
99 m · 16 sec · Thomas Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
1526 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left
44 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Midland Trail
4.7 mi · 7 min · Midland Trail
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Keep slight right
8.4 mi · 15 min
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Turn right
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 38
1216 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Summerlee Road
586 ft · 18 sec · Summerlee Road
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Turn right onto Lamplighter Street
1619 ft · 2 min · Lamplighter Street
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Turn right onto Summerlee Road
18 m · 3 sec · Summerlee Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Summerlee Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gauley Bridge and Midway.
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.
Midland Trail
Keep slight right
8.43 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 leaving Gauley Bridge and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Midway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gauley Bridge to Midway?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.8 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?
Fayetteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Gauley Bridge and 9.6 miles from Midway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:22 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers around Gauley Bridge and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Midway.
Stop Ideas Near Fayetteville
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 Fayetteville.
Thurmond
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gauley Bridge and Midway. Straight-line distance: 11.72 mi (18.86 km).
#1 Gauley Bridge
Human settlement in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 545 |
| Coordinates | 38.1684400, -81.1948300 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Midway
Midway is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.0028900, -81.1481600 |
| Altitude | 583 |
| Country | United States |
End: Midway (-81.14816, 38.00289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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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