How far is Spencer, WV from Osbornes Mills, WV?

The driving distance from Spencer, WV to Osbornes Mills, WV is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.16 mi
00h 46m
Flight
17.96 mi
28.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.96 mi
Kilometers
28.91 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.16 mi
Kilometers
43.71 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osbornes Mills
Sat, May 30, 7:15 AM EDT
Return by in Spencer
Sat, May 30, 8:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spencer
2026-05-30T06:28
Arrive Osbornes Mills
Sat, May 30, 7:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spencer
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
Clendenin
WV

Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States

From Spencer
13.6 mi
00h 23m
To Osbornes Mills
13.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph N
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spencer and Osbornes Mills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spencer and Osbornes Mills.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    11 m · 9 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    149 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Capitol Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Capitol Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Charleston Road

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Charleston Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Charleston Road

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Charleston Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Wellford Hollow Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Wellford Hollow Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    674 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Osborne Mills Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Osborne Mills Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Osborne Mills Road

    2166 ft · 2 min · Osborne Mills Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Osborne Mills Road

    1004 ft · 44 sec · Osborne Mills Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Osborne Mills Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spencer and Osbornes Mills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston Road
22.7 mi · 84%
Capitol Street
1.96 mi · 7%
Osborne Mills Road
1.49 mi · 5%
Wellford Hollow Road
0.78 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.09 mi
Market Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Charleston Road

Continue on Charleston Road

12.8 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clendenin
00h 23m from Spencer
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Spencer and Mostly Sunny near Osbornes Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spencer to Osbornes Mills?

The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Clendenin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Spencer and 13.6 miles from Osbornes Mills.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.80 one way or $7.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spencer and Mostly Sunny near Osbornes Mills.

Stop Ideas Near Clendenin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clendenin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clendenin.

RAIL

Charleston

30 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

34 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
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Thurmond

64 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

75 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spencer and Osbornes Mills. Straight-line distance: 17.96 mi (28.91 km).

Spencer

#1 Spencer

City in West Virginia

Population1,989
Coordinates38.8020300, -81.3509500
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
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#2 Osbornes Mills

Osbornes Mills is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.5442600, -81.3079000
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Spencer (-81.35095, 38.80203)
End: Osbornes Mills (-81.3079, 38.54426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.63 L · about $3.80
Round trip
$7.61
1.92 gal · 7.26 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.80 $7.61
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.25 $8.50
Premium $4.78 $4.59 $9.17
Diesel $5.62 $5.40 $10.80

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Spencer and Osbornes Mills. The current time is 06:28:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.