How far is Oak Hill, WV from Moundsville, WV?

The driving distance from Oak Hill, WV to Moundsville, WV is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
104.28 mi
02h 40m
Flight
70.51 mi
113.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.51 mi
Kilometers
113.47 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.28 mi
Kilometers
167.83 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moundsville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:15 AM EDT
Return by in Oak Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 10:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Hill
2026-04-19T05:34
Arrive Moundsville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Hill
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Saint Marys
WV

City in West Virginia, USA

From Oak Hill
52.1 mi
01h 20m
To Moundsville
52.2 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Hill and Moundsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hill and Moundsville.

  1. 1

    Start on Wright Road

    12 m · 2 sec · Wright Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Wright Road

    2881 ft · 2 min · Wright Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Wright Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Wright Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Little Kanawha Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Little Kanawha Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Little Kanawha Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Little Kanawha Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Market Street

    2550 ft · 52 sec · Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto High Street

    14.3 mi · 21 min · High Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Staunton Turnpike

    721 ft · 15 sec · Staunton Turnpike

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Smithville Road

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Smithville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Spring Street

    1908 ft · 32 sec · Spring Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Spring Street

    1 km · 59 sec · South Spring Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    18.9 mi · 28 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    16.8 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  16. 16

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  18. 18

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    22.8 mi · 28 min · North State Rt. 2

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    1135 ft · 32 sec · 7th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    611 ft · 18 sec · Jefferson Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    12 m · 2 sec · 5th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Hill and Moundsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North State Rt. 2
22.8 mi · 22%
East Main Street
18.9 mi · 18%
2nd Street
16.8 mi · 16%
High Street
14.3 mi · 14%
Smithville Road
11.7 mi · 11%
Wells Street
4.96 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North State Rt. 2

Continue on North State Rt. 2

22.8 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
70.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Marys
01h 20m from Oak Hill
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Oak Hill and Chance Rain Showers near Moundsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Hill to Moundsville?

The road trip is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Saint Marys is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Oak Hill and 52.2 miles from Moundsville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.58 one way or $29.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Oak Hill and Chance Rain Showers near Moundsville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Hill and Moundsville. Straight-line distance: 70.51 mi (113.47 km).

Oak Hill

#1 Oak Hill

City in West Virginia

Population8,028
Coordinates38.9223100, -81.0184400
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Moundsville

#2 Moundsville

City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States

Population8,117
Coordinates39.9203500, -80.7431400
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: County Route 35/21 (-81.0184, 38.922229)
End: 5th Street (-80.743145, 39.920279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.93 L · about $14.58
Round trip
$29.15
7.36 gal · 27.86 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.58 $29.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.30 $32.60
Premium $4.78 $17.58 $35.17
Diesel $5.62 $20.70 $41.39

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Hill and Moundsville. The current time is 05:34:48.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.