How far is Midway, WV from Gauley Bridge, WV?
The driving distance from Midway, WV to Gauley Bridge, WV is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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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.
Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Midway and Gauley Bridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midway and Gauley Bridge.
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Start on Summerlee Road
18 m · 9 sec · Summerlee Road
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Turn left onto Lamplighter Street
1619 ft · 2 min · Lamplighter Street
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Turn left onto Summerlee Road
1016 ft · 34 sec · Summerlee Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 19 North: Summersville
1013 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto North Court Street
13.2 mi · 22 min · North Court Street
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Turn right
1590 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Thomas Street
45 m · 7 sec · Thomas Street
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Continue on Thomas Street
54 m · 10 sec · Thomas Street
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Turn left
64 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Front Street
12 m · 7 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
97 m · 21 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
91 m · 13 sec · Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Midway and Gauley Bridge.
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.
North Court Street
Turn left onto North Court Street
13.2 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Midway and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Gauley Bridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Midway to Gauley Bridge?
The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Fayetteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Midway and 9.9 miles from Gauley Bridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.73 one way or $5.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Midway and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Gauley Bridge.
Stop Ideas Near Fayetteville
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 Fayetteville.
Thurmond
Prince
Montgomery
Hinton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Gauley Bridge. Straight-line distance: 11.72 mi (18.86 km).
#1 Midway
Midway is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.0028900, -81.1481600 |
| Altitude | 583 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gauley Bridge
Human settlement in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 545 |
| Coordinates | 38.1684400, -81.1948300 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson Street (-81.194977, 38.168497)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.73 | $5.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.06 | $6.11 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.30 | $6.59 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
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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