How far is Wilding, WV from Ripley, WV?
The driving distance from Wilding, WV to Ripley, WV is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilding and Ripley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilding and Ripley.
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Start on Wilding Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Wilding Road
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Turn left
688 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 East, WV 62: Ripley
1312 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Ripley Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ripley Road
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Turn right onto South Church Street
14 m · 2 sec · South Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilding and Ripley.
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.
Wilding Road
Take the exit slight right
7.9 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Wilding and Chance Rain Showers near Ripley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilding to Ripley?
The road trip is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Flatwoods is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Wilding and 6.2 miles from Ripley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Wilding and Chance Rain Showers near Ripley.
Stop Ideas Near Flatwoods
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 Flatwoods.
Charleston
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
Montgomery
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilding and Ripley. Straight-line distance: 9.04 mi (14.55 km).
#1 Wilding
Wilding is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9481400, -81.6862400 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ripley
Town in West Virginia
| Population | 3,139 |
| Coordinates | 38.8187000, -81.7106900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Church Street (-81.710559, 38.818699)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $1.70 | $3.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.90 | $3.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
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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