How far is Williamstown, WV from Fountain Spring, WV?

The driving distance from Williamstown, WV to Fountain Spring, WV is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.42 mi
00h 24m
Flight
18.32 mi
29.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.32 mi
Kilometers
29.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.42 mi
Kilometers
32.87 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fountain Spring
Thu, Apr 16, 2:22 AM EDT
Return by in Williamstown
Thu, Apr 16, 2:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamstown
2026-04-16T01:57
Arrive Fountain Spring
Thu, Apr 16, 2:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Williamstown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
North Hills
WV

Town in West Virginia, United States

From Williamstown
10.2 mi
00h 12m
To Fountain Spring
10.2 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Williamstown and Fountain Spring.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Williamstown and Fountain Spring.

  1. 1

    Start on East 5th Street

    17 m · 10 sec · East 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highland Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    50 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    80 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 77: Parkersburg

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    15.3 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 14: Mineral Wells

    1857 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Old 21

    1688 ft · 45 sec · Old 21

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Mineral Wells Heights

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Mineral Wells Heights

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old US 21

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamstown and Fountain Spring.

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77
15.5 mi · 76%
Mineral Wells Heights
3.2 mi · 16%
Highland Avenue
1.04 mi · 5%
WV 14
0.35 mi · 2%
Old 21
0.32 mi · 2%
East 5th Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 77

Merge slight left

15.3 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Hills
00h 12m from Williamstown
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Williamstown and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fountain Spring.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Williamstown to Fountain Spring?

The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

North Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Williamstown and 10.2 miles from Fountain Spring.

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

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 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 Fountain Spring.

Stop Ideas Near North Hills

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

108 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Fountain Spring. Straight-line distance: 18.32 mi (29.49 km).

Williamstown

#1 Williamstown

City in Wood County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population2,860
Coordinates39.4006300, -81.4481800
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fountain Spring

Fountain Spring is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1461900, -81.5448500
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Williamstown (-81.44818, 39.40063)
End: Fountain Spring (-81.54485, 39.14619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.73 L · about $2.85
Round trip
$5.70
1.44 gal · 5.46 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.85 $5.70
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.19 $6.38
Premium $4.78 $3.44 $6.88
Diesel $5.62 $4.05 $8.10

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamstown and Fountain Spring. The current time is 01:57:55.

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.