How far is Kimball, WV from Gary, WV?
The driving distance from Kimball, WV to Gary, WV is about 13.7 miles (22 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kimball and Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kimball and Gary.
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Start on One Way Street
843 ft · 37 sec · One Way Street
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Turn slight left onto Lavania Street
48 m · 7 sec · Lavania Street
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Turn slight right onto West Main Street
102 m · 6 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Coal Heritage Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Coal Heritage Road
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Continue on Virginia Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Virginia Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Coal Heritage Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Coal Heritage Road
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Riverside Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Lower Wall Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lower Wall Road
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Turn slight right onto Church Street
976 ft · 45 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
44 m · 12 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left
81 m · 19 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kimball and Gary.
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.
Coal Heritage Road
Continue on Coal Heritage Road
4.61 mi · 00h 07m
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 Kimball and Sunny near Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kimball to Gary?
The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Welch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Kimball and 6.8 miles from Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.90 one way or $3.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kimball and Sunny near Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Welch
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 Welch.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kimball and Gary. Straight-line distance: 4.9 mi (7.88 km).
#1 Kimball
Town in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 147 |
| Coordinates | 37.4256700, -81.5067700 |
| Altitude | 460 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gary
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 759 |
| Coordinates | 37.3637300, -81.5501100 |
| Altitude | 430 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gary (-81.55011, 37.36373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 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 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.13 | $4.25 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.29 | $4.59 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
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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