How far is Kenova, WV from Doane, WV?

The driving distance from Kenova, WV to Doane, WV is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
53.36 mi
01h 14m
Flight
30.53 mi
49.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.53 mi
Kilometers
49.13 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.36 mi
Kilometers
85.87 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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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 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Doane
Wed, Apr 15, 2:12 PM EDT
Return by in Kenova
Wed, Apr 15, 3:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenova
2026-04-15T12:57
Arrive Doane
Wed, Apr 15, 2:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kenova
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
Fort Gay
WV

City in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Kenova
26.7 mi
00h 37m
To Doane
26.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kenova and Doane.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kenova and Doane.

  1. 1

    Start on 14th Street

    15 m · 9 sec · 14th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 14th Street

    2953 ft · 50 sec · 14th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1661 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Louisa, Ashland

    1585 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    33 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Louisa Road

    21.3 mi · 24 min · Louisa Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Old US Hwy 23

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Old US Hwy 23

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Madison Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street

    830 ft · 15 sec · Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Court Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Court Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    17.7 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    55 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Twelve Pole Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Twelve Pole Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenova and Doane.

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisa Road
21.3 mi · 40%
Court Street
6.47 mi · 12%
Twelve Pole Road
2.84 mi · 5%
14th Street
2.28 mi · 4%
Old US Hwy 23
1.55 mi · 3%
Madison Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Louisa Road

Turn left onto Louisa Road

21.3 mi · 00h 24m

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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
30.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Gay
00h 37m from Kenova
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kenova and Mostly Sunny near Doane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kenova to Doane?

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Fort Gay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Kenova and 26.7 miles from Doane.

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

The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.45 one way or $14.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kenova and Mostly Sunny near Doane.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Gay

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

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

RAIL

Huntington

36 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

41 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

75 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Charleston

87 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenova and Doane. Straight-line distance: 30.53 mi (49.13 km).

Kenova

#1 Kenova

City in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States

Population2,943
Coordinates38.3989700, -82.5782100
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
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#2 Doane

Doane is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.9875900, -82.3732000
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenova (-82.57821, 38.39897)
End: Doane (-82.3732, 37.98759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.13 L · about $7.45
Round trip
$14.89
3.76 gal · 14.26 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.45 $14.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.33 $16.65
Premium $4.78 $8.98 $17.97
Diesel $5.62 $10.57 $21.15

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenova and Doane. The current time is 12:57:50.

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.