How far is Iuka, WV from Middlebourne, WV?

The driving distance from Iuka, WV to Middlebourne, WV is about 8.7 miles (14 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.71 mi
00h 26m
Flight
6.26 mi
10.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.26 mi
Kilometers
10.07 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.71 mi
Kilometers
14.01 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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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 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middlebourne
Mon, Jun 1, 4:23 PM EDT
Return by in Iuka
Mon, Jun 1, 4:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Iuka
2026-06-01T15:56
Arrive Middlebourne
Mon, Jun 1, 4:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Iuka
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Paden City
WV

City in West Virginia, United States of America

From Iuka
4.5 mi
00h 13m
To Middlebourne
4.2 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Iuka and Middlebourne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Iuka and Middlebourne.

  1. 1

    Start on Elk Fork Road

    22 m · 8 sec · Elk Fork Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Roberts Hill Road

    1.7 mi · 7 min · Roberts Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Gorrells Run Road

    6.8 mi · 16 min · Gorrells Run Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Gorrell Run Road

    1199 ft · 33 sec · Gorrell Run Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Park Avenue

    120 m · 17 sec · Park Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1290 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Iuka and Middlebourne.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gorrells Run Road
6.82 mi · 78%
Roberts Hill Road
1.74 mi · 20%
Main Street
0.24 mi · 3%
Gorrell Run Road
0.23 mi · 3%
Park Avenue
0.07 mi · 1%
Elk Fork Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Gorrells Run Road

Turn sharp right onto Gorrells Run Road

6.82 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
6.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paden City
00h 13m from Iuka
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Iuka and Partly Sunny near Middlebourne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Iuka to Middlebourne?

The road trip is about 8.7 miles (14 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Paden City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Iuka and 4.2 miles from Middlebourne.

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

The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.23 one way or $2.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Iuka and Partly Sunny near Middlebourne.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Iuka and Middlebourne. Straight-line distance: 6.26 mi (10.07 km).

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#1 Iuka

Iuka is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.5150800, -80.7901000
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
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#2 Middlebourne

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

Population731
Coordinates39.4923000, -80.9037200
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Elk Fork Road (-80.789934, 39.515175)
End: Main Street (-80.903677, 39.492284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.16 L · about $1.23
Round trip
$2.46
0.62 gal · 2.32 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.23 $2.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.37 $2.75
Premium $4.78 $1.48 $2.96
Diesel $5.62 $1.74 $3.49

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Iuka and Middlebourne. The current time is 15:56:53.

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.