How far is Mount Hope, WV from Dartmont, WV?
The driving distance from Mount Hope, WV to Dartmont, WV is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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.
Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Hope and Dartmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Hope and Dartmont.
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Start on the route
1542 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight left
3098 ft · 2 min
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn left
1751 ft · 1 min
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Turn sharp left
154 m · 25 sec
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Turn left
65 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Joes Creek-Left Fork Road
3.4 mi · 13 min · Joes Creek-Left Fork Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Joes Creek Road
1122 ft · 31 sec · Joes Creek Road
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Continue on Joes Creek Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Joes Creek Road
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Turn right onto Daniel Boone Parkway
3.7 mi · 6 min · Daniel Boone Parkway
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Turn slight right
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Ashford-Nellis Road
4.6 mi · 11 min · Ashford-Nellis Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dartmouth - Ashford Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Dartmouth - Ashford Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dartmouth - Ashford Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Hope and Dartmont.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Ashford-Nellis Road
Turn left onto Ashford-Nellis Road
4.57 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Mount Hope and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dartmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Hope to Dartmont?
The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Chesapeake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Mount Hope and 10.3 miles from Dartmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Mount Hope and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dartmont.
Stop Ideas Near Chesapeake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parks and Recreation
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Kanawha City Community Center
Belle City Offices
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesapeake.
Charleston
Montgomery
Thurmond
Prince
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Hope and Dartmont. Straight-line distance: 12.6 mi (20.27 km).
#1 Mount Hope
City in West Virginia
| Population | 1,259 |
| Coordinates | 38.1051000, -81.5181700 |
| Altitude | 505 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dartmont
Dartmont is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.1914900, -81.7223400 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dartmont (-81.72234, 38.19149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
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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