How far is Moundsville, WV from Elkins, WV?
The driving distance from Moundsville, WV to Elkins, WV is about 125 miles (201.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moundsville and Elkins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moundsville and Elkins.
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Start on 5th Street
12 m · 7 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1822 ft · 42 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1.3 km · 1 min · 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Waynesburg Pike Road
14.8 mi · 17 min · Waynesburg Pike Road
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Continue on Dragon Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Dragon Highway
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Continue on Dragon Highway
3146 ft · 41 sec · Dragon Highway
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Continue on Dragon Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Dragon Highway
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Continue on Hornet Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Hornet Highway
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Continue on Husky Highway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Husky Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on United States Highway 250
12.4 mi · 14 min · United States Highway 250
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Turn left onto Adams Street
769 ft · 16 sec · Adams Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
1752 ft · 56 sec · Jefferson Street
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Continue on Fairmont Gateway Connector
933 ft · 24 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
39 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
941 ft · 23 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
39 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
2015 ft · 54 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Take the exit right
2521 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250: White Hall, South Fairmont
771 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
61 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
10.5 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right onto Trap Springs Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Trap Springs Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
12.5 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Blue & Gray Expressway
1.3 km · 58 sec · Blue & Gray Expressway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
3035 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Barbour County Highway
10.5 mi · 13 min · Barbour County Highway
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Continue on North Crim Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Crim Avenue
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Continue on Barbour County Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Barbour County Highway
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Continue on Row Avenue North
1846 ft · 40 sec · Row Avenue North
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Continue on Beech Avenue
2480 ft · 53 sec · Beech Avenue
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Continue on Barbour County Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Barbour County Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Corridor H
6.5 mi · 8 min · Corridor H
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Take the exit slight right
1314 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike
2840 ft · 37 sec · Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike
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Continue on North Randolph Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Randolph Avenue
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Continue on Randolph Avenue
1721 ft · 1 min · Randolph Avenue
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Turn right onto Henry Avenue
28 m · 4 sec · Henry Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Henry Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Moundsville and Elkins.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Waynesburg Pike Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Waynesburg Pike Road
14.8 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Moundsville 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 Moundsville to Elkins?
The road trip is about 125 miles (201.1 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Barrackville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Moundsville and 62.5 miles from Elkins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.47 one way or $34.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Moundsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elkins.
Stop Ideas Near Barrackville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
City of Fairmont
Shinnston Fire Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Barrackville.
Connellsville station
Grantsville, MD
Greensburg
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moundsville and Elkins. Straight-line distance: 83.72 mi (134.74 km).
#1 Moundsville
City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 8,117 |
| Coordinates | 39.9203500, -80.7431400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elkins
City in West Virginia, USA
| Population | 6,908 |
| Coordinates | 38.9259400, -79.8467300 |
| Altitude | 587 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elkins (-79.84673, 38.92594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $17.47 | $34.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.53 | $39.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.07 | $42.14 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.80 | $49.60 |
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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