How far is Porter, WV from Clay, WV?
The driving distance from Porter, WV to Clay, WV is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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 30m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Gilmer County, West Virginia, United States of America
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 Porter and Clay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Porter and Clay.
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Start on the route
1067 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on Porters Creek Road
1243 ft · 55 sec · Porters Creek Road
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Continue straight
959 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Left Fork Road
820 ft · 36 sec · Left Fork Road
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Continue on Boggs Run Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Boggs Run Road
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Turn right onto Left Fork Road
1760 ft · 1 min · Left Fork Road
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Turn left onto Camp Creek Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Camp Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Procious Maysel Road
9.1 mi · 14 min · Procious Maysel Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Porter and Clay.
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.
Procious Maysel Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Procious Maysel Road
9.15 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Cloudy leaving Porter and Partly Sunny near Clay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Porter to Clay?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Sand Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Porter and 7.5 miles from Clay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:30 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.21 one way or $4.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Porter and Partly Sunny near Clay.
Stop Ideas Near Sand Fork
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 Sand Fork.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Porter and Clay. Straight-line distance: 9.38 mi (15.09 km).
#1 Porter
Porter is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.4834300, -81.2559500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clay
Human settlement in Clay County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 430 |
| Coordinates | 38.4603800, -81.0851100 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-81.085077, 38.460438)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $4.17 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.61 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $3.39 | $6.77 |
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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