How far is Paynesville, WV from War, WV?
The driving distance from Paynesville, WV to War, WV is about 19.3 miles (31 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town of the United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paynesville and War.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paynesville and War.
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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 sharp right onto Rocket Boys Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Rocket Boys Drive
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Warrior Mine Road
141 m · 13 sec · Warrior Mine Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Warrior Mine Road
34 m · 3 sec · Warrior Mine Road
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Turn straight onto Yorkie Lane
66 m · 16 sec · Yorkie Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Yorkie Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paynesville and War.
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.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Paynesville and Sunny near War.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paynesville to War?
The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Iaeger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Paynesville and 9.3 miles from War.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.69 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paynesville and Sunny near War.
Stop Ideas Near Iaeger
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 Iaeger.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paynesville and War. Straight-line distance: 11.22 mi (18.05 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 War
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 659 |
| Coordinates | 37.3012200, -81.6909400 |
| Altitude | 408 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warrior Mine Road (-81.691125, 37.301238)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.82 | $7.65 |
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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