How far is Mill Creek, WV from Elkins, WV?

The driving distance from Mill Creek, WV to Elkins, WV is about 17 miles (27.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.05 mi
00h 23m
Flight
14.99 mi
24.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.99 mi
Kilometers
24.12 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.05 mi
Kilometers
27.44 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elkins
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM EDT
Return by in Mill Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mill Creek
2026-04-23T02:48
Arrive Elkins
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mill Creek
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Beverly
WV

Town in Randolph County, West Virginia, USA

From Mill Creek
8.5 mi
00h 11m
To Elkins
8.5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mill Creek and Elkins.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16.3 mi · 22 min

  2. 2

    Continue on Randolph Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Randolph Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Henry Avenue

    28 m · 4 sec · Henry Avenue

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henry Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mill Creek 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
4 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Randolph Avenue
0.72 mi · 4%
Henry Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

16.3 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beverly
00h 11m from Mill Creek
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Mill Creek and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elkins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mill Creek to Elkins?

The road trip is about 17 miles (27.4 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?

Beverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Mill Creek and 8.5 miles from Elkins.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Mill Creek and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elkins.

Stop Ideas Near Beverly

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

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

RAIL

Staunton station

104 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Clifton Forge

114 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

116 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mill Creek and Elkins. Straight-line distance: 14.99 mi (24.12 km).

Mill Creek

#1 Mill Creek

City in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States

Population681
Coordinates38.7315000, -79.9700700
Altitude623
CountryUnited States
Elkins

#2 Elkins

City in West Virginia, USA

Population6,908
Coordinates38.9259400, -79.8467300
Altitude587
CountryUnited States
Start: US 219 (-79.969989, 38.731473)
End: Henry Avenue (-79.84677, 38.925941)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.28 L · about $2.38
Round trip
$4.75
1.2 gal · 4.56 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.38 $4.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.66 $5.31
Premium $4.78 $2.87 $5.73
Diesel $5.62 $3.37 $6.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mill Creek and Elkins. The current time is 02:48:19.

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.