How far is Midway, WV from Smithers, WV?
The driving distance from Midway, WV to Smithers, WV is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Fayette County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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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 Smithers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midway and Smithers.
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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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Continue on Midland Trail
10.3 mi · 16 min · Midland Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Midway and Smithers.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Smithers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Midway to Smithers?
The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Ansted is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Midway and 14.5 miles from Smithers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.04 one way or $8.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Midway and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Smithers.
Stop Ideas Near Ansted
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 Ansted.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Smithers. Straight-line distance: 15.05 mi (24.22 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 Smithers
Human settlement in West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 726 |
| Coordinates | 38.1812200, -81.3070600 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 60 (-81.306964, 38.181279)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.87 | $9.75 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.74 | $11.47 |
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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