How far is Mineral Wells, WV from Martinsburg, WV?
The driving distance from Mineral Wells, WV to Martinsburg, WV is about 263.5 miles (424.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.6 miles (308.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mineral Wells and Martinsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Wells and Martinsburg.
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Start on Old 21
7 m · 2 sec · Old 21
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Continue on Old 21
1131 ft · 39 sec · Old 21
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Take the ramp left
1083 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg
1609 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Corridor D
72.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Corridor D
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North
3217 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
29 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland
1779 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
112.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
16.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81: Roanoke, Harrisburg
629 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke
2543 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
13.2 mi · 15 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 9 East
1925 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Hedgesville Road
2338 ft · 41 sec · Hedgesville Road
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Continue on Edwin Miller Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Edwin Miller Boulevard
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Continue on North Queen Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Queen Street
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Turn left onto East King Street
5 m · 1 sec · East King Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East King Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mineral Wells and Martinsburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 68 East
Continue straight
112 mi · 02h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Mineral Wells and Sunny near Martinsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mineral Wells to Martinsburg?
The road trip is about 263.5 miles (424.1 km) and usually takes 04h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bruceton Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.1 miles from Mineral Wells and 132.4 miles from Martinsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.6 miles (308.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.84 one way or $73.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mineral Wells and Sunny near Martinsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Bruceton Mills
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 Bruceton Mills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mineral Wells and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 191.59 mi (308.33 km).
#1 Mineral Wells
Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,950 |
| Coordinates | 39.1903500, -81.5320700 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Martinsburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,514 |
| Coordinates | 39.4562100, -77.9638900 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
End: East King Street (-77.963854, 39.456185)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 424 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $36.84 | $73.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $41.19 | $82.38 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $44.44 | $88.87 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $52.30 | $104.61 |
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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