How far is Moundsville, WV from Hickory, NC?
The driving distance from Moundsville, WV to Hickory, NC is about 400.3 miles (644.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 291.1 miles (468.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 34m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moundsville and Hickory.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moundsville and Hickory.
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Start on 5th Street
12 m · 4 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
611 ft · 16 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto 7th Street
1135 ft · 27 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Lafayette Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Avenue
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Continue on Energy Road
21.6 mi · 26 min · Energy Road
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Continue on North State Route 2
1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2
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Continue on 3rd Street
2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Vine Street
4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street
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Continue on North 4th Avenue
5 mi · 6 min · North 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Elizabeth Street
82 m · 4 sec · Elizabeth Street
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Turn right onto Chelsea Street
16.8 mi · 19 min · Chelsea Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
11.7 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Emerson Avenue
5.1 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue
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Take the exit right
76.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Continue straight
138.2 mi · 2 hr 36 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South: Charlotte North Carolina
37.1 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Charles M Shelton Highway
49.2 mi · 53 min · Charles M Shelton Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Asheville
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
25.1 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hickory, Lenoir-Rhyne College
2014 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue Southeast
1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto 3rd Street Southwest
106 m · 15 sec · 3rd Street Southwest
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Continue on 3rd Street Northwest
127 m · 21 sec · 3rd Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Trade Alley
103 m · 30 sec · Trade Alley
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Turn left
47 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Moundsville and Hickory.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Emerson Avenue
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138 mi · 02h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Moundsville and Sunny near Hickory.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moundsville to Hickory?
The road trip is about 400.3 miles (644.2 km) and usually takes 07h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Prosperity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 199 miles from Moundsville and 201.3 miles from Hickory.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 291.1 miles (468.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 109.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.49 one way or $114.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Moundsville and Sunny near Hickory.
Stop Ideas Near Prosperity
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 Prosperity.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moundsville and Hickory. Straight-line distance: 291.14 mi (468.54 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 Hickory
The second-largest city in Catawba County, North Carolina.
| Population | 41,473 |
| Coordinates | 35.7331900, -81.3412000 |
| Altitude | 350 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hickory (-81.3412, 35.73319)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 644 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 59m |
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 | $4.07 | $57.49 | $114.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.49 | $63.44 | $126.89 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $69.90 | $139.80 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $89.41 | $178.83 |
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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