How far is Hickory, NC from Moundsville, WV?
The driving distance from Hickory, NC to Moundsville, WV is about 400.2 miles (644.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 291.1 miles (468.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 36m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hickory and Moundsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hickory and Moundsville.
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Start on the route
47 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Trade Alley
136 m · 35 sec · Trade Alley
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest
101 m · 15 sec · 2nd Street Northwest
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Keep slight left to continue on 2nd Street Southwest
51 m · 10 sec · 2nd Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Government Avenue Southwest
64 m · 9 sec · Government Avenue Southwest
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Continue on 1st Street Southwest
158 m · 20 sec · 1st Street Southwest
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
2949 ft · 52 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Tate Boulevard Southeast
1075 ft · 22 sec · Tate Boulevard Southeast
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Turn right onto Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi · 3 min · Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast
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Take the ramp slight right
1219 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
25.6 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77, US 21: Wytheville, Charlotte
1384 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 21: East Statesville, Harmony
1486 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
65 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Sullivan Road
137 m · 9 sec · Sullivan Road
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Continue on Turnersburg Highway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Turnersburg Highway
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Turn left
1341 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
29.2 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Charles M Shelton Highway
61.8 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Charles M Shelton Highway
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va.
127.1 mi · 2 hr 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
1956 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
41 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Emerson Avenue
5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue
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Continue on State Route 2
11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2
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Continue on 2nd Street
16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Wells Street
5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street
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Continue on Vine Street
4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on North State Route 2
1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2
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Continue on North State Rt. 2
22.8 mi · 28 min · North State Rt. 2
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Turn right onto 7th Street
1135 ft · 32 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
611 ft · 18 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
12 m · 2 sec · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hickory and Moundsville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 77 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va.
127 mi · 02h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Hickory and Sunny near Moundsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hickory to Moundsville?
The road trip is about 400.2 miles (644.1 km) and usually takes 07h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Prosperity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 200.2 miles from Hickory and 200.1 miles from Moundsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 291.1 miles (468.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 109.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.21 one way or $92.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hickory and Sunny near Moundsville.
Stop Ideas Near Prosperity
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 Prosperity.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hickory and Moundsville. Straight-line distance: 291.14 mi (468.54 km).
#1 Hickory
The second-largest city in Catawba County, North Carolina.
| Population | 41,473 |
| Coordinates | 35.7331900, -81.3412000 |
| Altitude | 350 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Moundsville
City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 8,117 |
| Coordinates | 39.9203500, -80.7431400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moundsville (-80.74314, 39.92035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 644 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 59m |
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 | $3.27 | $46.21 | $92.43 |
| Mid-grade | $3.73 | $52.64 | $105.28 |
| Premium | $4.16 | $58.73 | $117.45 |
| Diesel | $5.44 | $76.81 | $153.63 |
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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