How far is Meadow Bridge, WV from Midway, WV?

The driving distance from Meadow Bridge, WV to Midway, WV is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
45.71 mi
01h 00m
Flight
18.85 mi
30.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.85 mi
Kilometers
30.34 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.71 mi
Kilometers
73.56 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midway
Mon, Apr 20, 6:17 AM EDT
Return by in Meadow Bridge
Mon, Apr 20, 7:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meadow Bridge
2026-04-20T05:16
Arrive Midway
Mon, Apr 20, 6:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meadow Bridge
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
Daniels
WV

Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia

From Meadow Bridge
22.9 mi
00h 30m
To Midway
22.9 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Meadow Bridge and Midway.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meadow Bridge and Midway.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Baker Street

    14 m · 5 sec · Baker Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    90 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Sewell Creek Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Sewell Creek Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lick Creek Road

    68 m · 7 sec · Lick Creek Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1075 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    19 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Beckley, East Beckley

    2671 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Joe L. Smith Drive

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Joe L. Smith Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Robert C. Byrd Drive

    3 mi · 5 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward US 19 North: Summersville

    11.4 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 38

    1064 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Summerlee Road

    1016 ft · 29 sec · Summerlee Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lamplighter Street

    1619 ft · 2 min · Lamplighter Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Summerlee Road

    18 m · 3 sec · Summerlee Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Summerlee Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meadow Bridge and Midway.

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lick Creek Road
19.2 mi · 42%
US 19 North
11.4 mi · 25%
Sewell Creek Road
6.23 mi · 14%
Joe L. Smith Drive
4.6 mi · 10%
Robert C. Byrd Drive
2.96 mi · 6%
Beckley
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lick Creek Road

Merge slight left

19 mi · 00h 20m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Daniels
00h 30m from Meadow Bridge
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meadow Bridge and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Midway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Meadow Bridge to Midway?

The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Daniels is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Meadow Bridge and 22.9 miles from Midway.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.38 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meadow Bridge and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Midway.

Stop Ideas Near Daniels

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

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

RAIL

Prince

14 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25
RAIL

Hinton

22 mi away
Front St. and Fifth Ave.
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Thurmond

24 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Alderson

42 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meadow Bridge and Midway. Straight-line distance: 18.85 mi (30.34 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Meadow Bridge

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

Population344
Coordinates37.8590100, -80.8542600
Altitude741
CountryUnited States
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#2 Midway

Midway is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.0028900, -81.1481600
Altitude583
CountryUnited States
Start: Meadow Bridge (-80.85426, 37.85901)
End: Midway (-81.14816, 38.00289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.11 L · about $6.38
Round trip
$12.75
3.22 gal · 12.22 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.38 $12.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.13 $14.26
Premium $4.78 $7.69 $15.39
Diesel $5.62 $9.05 $18.11

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Meadow Bridge and Midway. The current time is 05:16:39.

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.