How far is Vienna, WV from Princeton, WV?
The driving distance from Vienna, WV to Princeton, WV is about 176 miles (283.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
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.
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vienna and Princeton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vienna and Princeton.
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Start on 32nd Street
7 m · 1 sec · 32nd Street
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Turn left onto Grand Central Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Grand Central Avenue
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Continue on Murdoch Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Murdoch Avenue
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Continue on Ohio Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Ohio Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Street
2059 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Green Street
111 m · 20 sec · Green Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Camden Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Camden Avenue
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Continue on West Virginia Route 95
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95
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Take the ramp straight toward I 77, WV 2: Charleston
1165 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
163.6 mi · 3 hr 2 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
2.6 mi · 3 min · Big Laurel Highway
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Turn right onto Princeton-Ingleside Road
113 m · 8 sec · Princeton-Ingleside Road
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Continue on Ingleside Road
2486 ft · 52 sec · Ingleside Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1387 ft · 28 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Walker Street
26 m · 2 sec · North Walker Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Walker Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vienna and Princeton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 77
Merge slight left
164 mi · 03h 02m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Vienna and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Princeton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vienna to Princeton?
The road trip is about 176 miles (283.3 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Coal Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Vienna and 88.4 miles from Princeton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 10:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.69 one way or $51.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Vienna and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Princeton.
Stop Ideas Near Coal Fork
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
Charleston City Hall
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coal Fork.
Charleston
Montgomery
Thurmond
Prince
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vienna and Princeton. Straight-line distance: 137.62 mi (221.47 km).
#1 Vienna
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 10,028 |
| Coordinates | 39.3270200, -81.5484600 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Princeton
City in Mercer County, Missouri
| Population | 5,599 |
| Coordinates | 37.3662300, -81.1025900 |
| Altitude | 743 |
| Country | United States |
End: Princeton (-81.10259, 37.36623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $4.14 | $25.69 | $51.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.58 | $28.45 | $56.90 |
| Premium | $5.02 | $31.18 | $62.36 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $37.39 | $74.78 |
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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