How far is Lewisburg, WV from Elkins, WV?

The driving distance from Lewisburg, WV to Elkins, WV is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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
105.22 mi
02h 32m
Flight
84.18 mi
135.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.18 mi
Kilometers
135.47 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.22 mi
Kilometers
169.34 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elkins
Mon, Apr 27, 4:29 PM EDT
Return by in Lewisburg
Mon, Apr 27, 7:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewisburg
2026-04-27T13:56
Arrive Elkins
Mon, Apr 27, 4:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewisburg
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
Marlinton
WV

Town in West Virginia

From Lewisburg
52.6 mi
01h 16m
To Elkins
52.6 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
41°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lewisburg and Elkins.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lewisburg and Elkins.

  1. 1

    Start on West Washington Street

    22 m · 9 sec · West Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Jefferson Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Seneca Trail North

    27.4 mi · 41 min · Seneca Trail North

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    36.8 mi · 52 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on United States Highway 219;State Route 55

    10.5 mi · 16 min · United States Highway 219;State Route 55

  6. 6

    Continue on United States Highway 219; State Route 55

    9 mi · 13 min · United States Highway 219; State Route 55

  7. 7

    Turn left

    17.8 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Randolph Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Randolph Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto Henry Avenue

    28 m · 4 sec · Henry Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henry Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewisburg and Elkins.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
36.8 mi · 35%
Seneca Trail North
27.4 mi · 26%
United States Highway 219
9.77 mi · 9%
State Route 55
9.77 mi · 9%
North Jefferson Street
2.88 mi · 3%
Randolph Avenue
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

36.8 mi · 00h 52m

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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
84.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlinton
01h 16m from Lewisburg
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lewisburg and Clear near Elkins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lewisburg to Elkins?

The road trip is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Marlinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Lewisburg and 52.6 miles from Elkins.

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

The direct path is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.70 one way or $29.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lewisburg and Clear near Elkins.

Stop Ideas Near Marlinton

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

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

RAIL

Clifton Forge

51 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

White Sulphur Springs

52 mi away
315 West Main Street
RAIL

Alderson

74 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Staunton station

90 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewisburg and Elkins. Straight-line distance: 84.18 mi (135.47 km).

Lewisburg

#1 Lewisburg

City in West Virginia

Population3,766
Coordinates37.8017900, -80.4456300
Altitude634
CountryUnited States
Elkins

#2 Elkins

City in West Virginia, USA

Population6,908
Coordinates38.9259400, -79.8467300
Altitude587
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewisburg (-80.44563, 37.80179)
End: Elkins (-79.84673, 38.92594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.06 L · about $14.70
Round trip
$29.39
7.42 gal · 28.12 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.70 $29.39
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.43 $32.86
Premium $4.78 $17.73 $35.45
Diesel $5.62 $20.87 $41.73

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 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewisburg and Elkins. The current time is 13:56:39.

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.