How far is Vienna, WV from Ranson, WV?

The driving distance from Vienna, WV to Ranson, WV is about 280.5 miles (451.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.2 miles (317.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
280.55 mi
05h 24m
Flight
197.15 mi
317.28 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.15 mi
Kilometers
317.28 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.55 mi
Kilometers
451.5 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ranson
Thu, Oct 15, 5:57 PM EDT
Return by in Vienna
Thu, Oct 15, 11:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vienna
2026-10-15T12:33
Arrive Ranson
Thu, Oct 15, 5:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 1:24 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vienna
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Brandonville
WV

Human settlement in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Vienna
139.6 mi
02h 42m
To Ranson
140.9 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Vienna and Ranson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vienna and Ranson.

  1. 1

    Start on 32nd Street

    7 m · 1 sec · 32nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grand Central Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Grand Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Murdoch Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Murdoch Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Ohio Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ohio Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    2059 ft · 1 min · 6th Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Green Street

    111 m · 20 sec · Green Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    2714 ft · 1 min · 5th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1020 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Corridor D

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North

    3217 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    29 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    112.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

    3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

  16. 16

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    16.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81: Roanoke, Harrisburg

    629 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    2543 ft · 53 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

    17.2 mi · 19 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 45: Charles Town, Shepherdstown

    1639 ft · 49 sec

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto Apple Harvest Drive

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Apple Harvest Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Route 9 Bypass

    10 mi · 12 min · Route 9 Bypass

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    1534 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Currie Road

    148 m · 14 sec · Currie Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Mildred Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · North Mildred Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout toward Lancaster Circle

    53 m · 3 sec · Lancaster Circle

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lancaster Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vienna and Ranson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 68 East
113 mi · 40%
Corridor D
75.3 mi · 27%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
29 mi · 10%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
20.9 mi · 7%
Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
17.2 mi · 6%
Route 9 Bypass
10.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 68 East

Continue straight

112 mi · 02h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.3 mi
197.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandonville
02h 42m from Vienna
Leave By
6:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers leaving Vienna and Rain Showers Likely near Ranson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vienna to Ranson?

The road trip is about 280.5 miles (451.5 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Brandonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.6 miles from Vienna and 140.9 miles from Ranson.

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

The direct path is about 197.2 miles (317.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.3 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 6:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.93 one way or $83.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers around Vienna and Rain Showers Likely near Ranson.

Stop Ideas Near Brandonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brandonville, 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 Brandonville.

RAIL

Connellsville station

39 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

45 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
BUS

Frostburg, MD

59 mi away
101 Braddock Road
RAIL

Greensburg

71 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vienna and Ranson. Straight-line distance: 197.15 mi (317.28 km).

Vienna

#1 Vienna

City in West Virginia, United States

Population10,028
Coordinates39.3270200, -81.5484600
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Ranson

#2 Ranson

City in West Virginia

Population4,941
Coordinates39.2951000, -77.8605500
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Start: Vienna (-81.54846, 39.32702)
End: Ranson (-77.86055, 39.2951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 452 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.9 gal
37.47 L · about $41.93
Round trip
$83.85
19.8 gal · 74.94 L
Estimated CO2
88 kg one way
Round trip: 176 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $41.93 $83.85
Mid-grade $4.67 $46.27 $92.55
Premium $5.12 $50.69 $101.38
Diesel $6.36 $63.00 $126.01

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Vienna and Ranson. The current time is 12:33:10.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.