How far is Williamstown, WV from Eaton, WV?
The driving distance from Williamstown, WV to Eaton, WV is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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.
Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williamstown and Eaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamstown and Eaton.
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Start on East 5th Street
17 m · 10 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Highland Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
50 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
80 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 77: Parkersburg
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg
1937 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Corridor D
11.9 mi · 14 min · Corridor D
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Turn right onto Volcano Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Volcano Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eatons-Volcano Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Eatons-Volcano Road
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Turn slight left
1.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Eaton Road
2604 ft · 1 min · Eaton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Eaton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamstown and Eaton.
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.
Corridor D
Turn left onto Corridor D
11.9 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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Williamstown and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williamstown to Eaton?
The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Mineral Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Williamstown and 14.7 miles from Eaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.12 one way or $8.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Williamstown and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eaton.
Stop Ideas Near Mineral Wells
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 Mineral Wells.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Eaton. Straight-line distance: 15.85 mi (25.51 km).
#1 Williamstown
City in Wood County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 2,860 |
| Coordinates | 39.4006300, -81.4481800 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eaton
Eaton is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1961900, -81.3137300 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eaton (-81.31373, 39.19619)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.96 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.61 | $9.21 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
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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