How far is Harman, WV from Mill Creek, WV?

The driving distance from Harman, WV to Mill Creek, WV is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (44 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.73 mi
00h 52m
Flight
27.34 mi
44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.34 mi
Kilometers
44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.73 mi
Kilometers
62.33 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mill Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 AM EDT
Return by in Harman
Thu, Apr 23, 8:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harman
2026-04-23T07:08
Arrive Mill Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harman
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Elkins
WV

City in West Virginia, USA

From Harman
19.4 mi
00h 26m
To Mill Creek
19.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Harman and Mill Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harman and Mill Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1146 ft · 50 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    22.2 mi · 30 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Beverly Pike

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Beverly Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harman and Mill Creek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike
9.55 mi · 25%
Beverly Pike
5.52 mi · 14%
Main Street
1.23 mi · 3%
South Main Street
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

22.2 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
27.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkins
00h 26m from Harman
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Harman and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mill Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harman to Mill Creek?

The road trip is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Harman and 19.4 miles from Mill Creek.

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

The direct path is about 27.3 miles (44 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Harman and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mill Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Elkins

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elkins, 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 Elkins.

BUS

Grantsville, MD

107 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
RAIL

Staunton station

110 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
BUS

Frostburg, MD

112 mi away
101 Braddock Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harman and Mill Creek. Straight-line distance: 27.34 mi (44 km).

Harman

#1 Harman

Town in West Virginia, USA

Population137
Coordinates38.9223300, -79.5250500
Altitude719
CountryUnited States
Mill Creek

#2 Mill Creek

City in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States

Population681
Coordinates38.7315000, -79.9700700
Altitude623
CountryUnited States
Start: Harman (-79.52505, 38.92233)
End: Mill Creek (-79.97007, 38.7315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.17 L · about $5.43
Round trip
$10.85
2.74 gal · 10.34 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.43 $10.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.07 $12.14
Premium $4.78 $6.55 $13.09
Diesel $5.62 $7.70 $15.41

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 Harman and Mill Creek. The current time is 07:08:07.

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.