How far is Paynesville, WV from Anawalt, WV?
The driving distance from Paynesville, WV to Anawalt, WV is about 46 miles (74.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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 01h 24m.
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Halfway Point
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City in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paynesville and Anawalt.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paynesville and Anawalt.
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Start on Bartley Store Bottom Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Bartley Store Bottom Road
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Continue on Marshall Highway
12.5 mi · 19 min · Marshall Highway
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Turn left onto Rocket Boys Drive
6 mi · 9 min · Rocket Boys Drive
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Continue on Rocket Boys Drive
4.7 mi · 7 min · Rocket Boys Drive
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Turn straight onto Coal Heritage Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Coal Heritage Road
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Riverside Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Lower Wall Road
6.9 mi · 12 min · Lower Wall Road
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn straight onto Anawalt Ridge Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Anawalt Ridge Road
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Continue on Bernice Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Bernice Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bernice Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paynesville and Anawalt.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Marshall Highway
Continue on Marshall Highway
12.5 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Paynesville and Sunny near Anawalt.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paynesville to Anawalt?
The road trip is about 46 miles (74.1 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Gary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from Paynesville and 23.1 miles from Anawalt.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paynesville and Sunny near Anawalt.
Stop Ideas Near Gary
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 Gary.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paynesville and Anawalt. Straight-line distance: 25 mi (40.23 km).
#1 Paynesville
Paynesville is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.3315000, -81.8915100 |
| Altitude | 715 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anawalt
Human settlement in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 172 |
| Coordinates | 37.3359500, -81.4364900 |
| Altitude | 512 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bernice Avenue (-81.436503, 37.336056)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.42 | $12.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.17 | $14.35 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.11 | $18.22 |
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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