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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on 14th Street
15 m · 9 sec · 14th Street
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Continue on 14th Street
2953 ft · 50 sec · 14th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1661 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Louisa, Ashland
1585 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
33 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Louisa Road
21.3 mi · 24 min · Louisa Road
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Turn left onto Old US Hwy 23
1.5 mi · 3 min · Old US Hwy 23
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Turn left onto Madison Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Madison Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street
830 ft · 15 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Court Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Court Street
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Turn right
17.7 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 10 min
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Turn slight right
55 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Twelve Pole Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Twelve Pole Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenova and Doane.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Gay.
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Charleston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenova and Doane. Straight-line distance: 30.53 mi (49.13 km).
#1 Kenova
City in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,943 |
| Coordinates | 38.3989700, -82.5782100 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Doane
Doane is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9875900, -82.3732000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Doane (-82.3732, 37.98759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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