How far is Nitro, WV from Vandalia, WV?
The driving distance from Nitro, WV to Vandalia, WV is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in East Lothian, Scotland
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nitro and Vandalia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nitro and Vandalia.
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Start on 2nd Avenue
22 m · 3 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn slight left onto 1st Avenue
4.7 mi · 7 min · 1st Avenue
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Continue straight
571 ft · 10 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
1336 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
1488 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Montrose Drive
727 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
56 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Montrose Drive
68 m · 11 sec · Montrose Drive
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Turn left onto Kanawha Turnpike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Kanawha Turnpike
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Turn right onto Daverton Road
1395 ft · 1 min · Daverton Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Suncrest Road
4 m · 1 sec · Suncrest Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Suncrest Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nitro and Vandalia.
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.
1st Avenue
Merge slight left
5.13 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Nitro and Partly Sunny near Vandalia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nitro to Vandalia?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Dunbar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Nitro and 6.2 miles from Vandalia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.82 one way or $3.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Nitro and Partly Sunny near Vandalia.
Stop Ideas Near Dunbar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dunbar.
Charleston
Montgomery
Huntington
Thurmond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nitro and Vandalia. Straight-line distance: 10.55 mi (16.98 km).
#1 Nitro
Human settlement in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 6,285 |
| Coordinates | 38.4148100, -81.8440200 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vandalia
Vandalia is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.3564900, -81.6640100 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vandalia (-81.66401, 38.35649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.13 | $1.82 | $3.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $2.21 | $4.41 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
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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