How far is Hurricane, WV from Eleanor, WV?
The driving distance from Hurricane, WV to Eleanor, WV is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.7 miles (14 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hurricane and Eleanor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hurricane and Eleanor.
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Start on the route
13 m · 2 sec
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Turn left
109 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Midland Trail
1059 ft · 20 sec · Midland Trail
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Continue on Teays Valley Road
634 ft · 18 sec · Teays Valley Road
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Turn left onto Hurricane Creek Road
1493 ft · 28 sec · Hurricane Creek Road
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Take the ramp right
1723 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 34: Teays Valley
1281 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Teays Valley Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Teays Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Winfield Road
1 mi · 2 min · Winfield Road
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Turn sharp left
631 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
1753 ft · 43 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Charleston Road
2 mi · 4 min · Charleston Road
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Turn right
16 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hurricane and Eleanor.
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.
Teays Valley Road
Turn left onto Teays Valley Road
5.18 mi · 00h 08m
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 Hurricane and Sunny near Eleanor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hurricane to Eleanor?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Teays Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Hurricane and 7.1 miles from Eleanor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.7 miles (14 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.98 one way or $3.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hurricane and Sunny near Eleanor.
Stop Ideas Near Teays Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
St Albans Municipal Utility
Dunbar Senior Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Teays Valley.
Charleston
Huntington
Montgomery
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hurricane and Eleanor. Straight-line distance: 8.67 mi (13.95 km).
#1 Hurricane
City in West Virginia
| Population | 6,389 |
| Coordinates | 38.4325900, -82.0201400 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eleanor
City in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,579 |
| Coordinates | 38.5375900, -81.9323600 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eleanor (-81.93236, 38.53759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
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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