How far is Hurricane, WV from Bluefield, WV?

The driving distance from Hurricane, WV to Bluefield, WV is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (147 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.61 mi
02h 10m
Flight
91.37 mi
147.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.37 mi
Kilometers
147.05 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.61 mi
Kilometers
211.81 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bluefield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM EDT
Return by in Hurricane
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hurricane
2026-04-23T01:09
Arrive Bluefield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hurricane
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
Pax
WV

Human settlement in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Hurricane
65.3 mi
01h 05m
To Bluefield
66.3 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hurricane and Bluefield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hurricane and Bluefield.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    109 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Midland Trail

    1059 ft · 20 sec · Midland Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on Teays Valley Road

    634 ft · 18 sec · Teays Valley Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Hurricane Creek Road

    1493 ft · 28 sec · Hurricane Creek Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1723 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    116 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 460: Princeton, Pearisburg VA

    2374 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Big Laurel Highway

    9.9 mi · 12 min · Big Laurel Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Chicory Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Chicory Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Princeton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hurricane and Bluefield.

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hurricane Creek Road
117 mi · 89%
Big Laurel Highway
9.93 mi · 8%
Chicory Road
3.19 mi · 2%
US 460
0.45 mi
Midland Trail
0.2 mi
Teays Valley Road
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Hurricane Creek Road

Merge slight left

116 mi · 02h 12m

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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.3 mi
91.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pax
01h 05m from Hurricane
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hurricane and Sunny near Bluefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hurricane to Bluefield?

The road trip is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Pax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.3 miles from Hurricane and 66.3 miles from Bluefield.

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

The direct path is about 91.3 miles (147 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.38 one way or $36.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hurricane and Sunny near Bluefield.

Stop Ideas Near Pax

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

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

RAIL

Thurmond

17 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

19 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25
RAIL

Montgomery

31 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Hinton

42 mi away
Front St. and Fifth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hurricane and Bluefield. Straight-line distance: 91.37 mi (147.05 km).

Hurricane

#1 Hurricane

City in West Virginia

Population6,389
Coordinates38.4325900, -82.0201400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Bluefield

#2 Bluefield

City in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States

Population9,505
Coordinates37.2698400, -81.2223200
Altitude784
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.020099, 38.43259)
End: Princeton Avenue (-81.222354, 37.269925)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.58 L · about $18.38
Round trip
$36.76
9.28 gal · 35.16 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.38 $36.76
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.55 $41.10
Premium $4.78 $22.17 $44.34
Diesel $5.62 $26.10 $52.19

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 Hurricane and Bluefield. The current time is 01:09:55.

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.