How far is Ohio County, WV from Bluefield, WV?
The driving distance from Ohio County, WV to Bluefield, WV is about 287.4 miles (462.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198 miles (318.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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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 04h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ohio County and Bluefield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ohio County and Bluefield.
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Start on Chapel Hill Road
1656 ft · 1 min · Chapel Hill Road
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Turn right onto Stewarts Hill Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Stewarts Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Peters Run Road
1634 ft · 46 sec · Peters Run Road
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Turn right onto Warden Run Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Warden Run Road
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Turn straight onto Bethany Pike
1.5 km · 2 min · Bethany Pike
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Turn right onto National Road
3015 ft · 1 min · National Road
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Take the ramp slight left
780 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
1250 ft · 19 sec · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250 South, WV 2 South: Moundsville
760 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
633 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
10.7 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Lafayette Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 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
94.1 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 460: Princeton, Pearisburg VA
2374 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Big Laurel Highway
9.9 mi · 12 min · Big Laurel Highway
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Turn right onto Chicory Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Chicory Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Princeton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ohio County and Bluefield.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Emerson Avenue
Continue straight
94.1 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ohio County and Mostly Sunny near Bluefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ohio County to Bluefield?
The road trip is about 287.4 miles (462.6 km) and usually takes 04h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ripley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136 miles from Ohio County and 151.5 miles from Bluefield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198 miles (318.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.4 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.16 one way or $80.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ohio County and Mostly Sunny near Bluefield.
Stop Ideas Near Ripley
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 Ripley.
Charleston
Huntington
Montgomery
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ohio County and Bluefield. Straight-line distance: 198.02 mi (318.69 km).
#1 Ohio County
County in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 41,182 |
| Coordinates | 40.0969200, -80.6190600 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bluefield
City in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 9,505 |
| Coordinates | 37.2698400, -81.2223200 |
| Altitude | 784 |
| Country | United States |
End: Princeton Avenue (-81.222354, 37.269925)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 463 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
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 | $40.16 | $80.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $44.91 | $89.82 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $48.45 | $96.90 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $57.03 | $114.05 |
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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