How far is Wolfe, WV from Oakvale, WV?

The driving distance from Wolfe, WV to Oakvale, WV is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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
29.57 mi
00h 42m
Flight
20.2 mi
32.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.2 mi
Kilometers
32.51 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.57 mi
Kilometers
47.59 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakvale
Fri, Apr 17, 1:04 PM EDT
Return by in Wolfe
Fri, Apr 17, 1:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wolfe
2026-04-17T12:22
Arrive Oakvale
Fri, Apr 17, 1:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wolfe
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Princeton
WV

City in Mercer County, Missouri

From Wolfe
13.9 mi
00h 21m
To Oakvale
15.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
83°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wolfe and Oakvale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wolfe and Oakvale.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2129 ft · 43 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    872 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right

    931 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Bramwell-Pocahontas Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bramwell-Pocahontas Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Bramwell-Pocahontas Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bramwell-Pocahontas Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bloch Road

    807 ft · 22 sec · Bloch Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bluestone Avenue

    3024 ft · 1 min · Bluestone Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto New Hope Road

    9.5 mi · 17 min · New Hope Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Morrison Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Morrison Drive

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bluefield Road

    127 m · 9 sec · Bluefield Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Stafford Drive

    2005 ft · 40 sec · Stafford Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ingleside Road

    1243 ft · 30 sec · Ingleside Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Princeton-Ingleside Road

    113 m · 10 sec · Princeton-Ingleside Road

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Big Laurel Highway

    8.7 mi · 11 min · Big Laurel Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit right

    1800 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Goodwins Chapel Road

    717 ft · 14 sec · Goodwins Chapel Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Ingleside Road

    2819 ft · 1 min · Ingleside Road

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto Railroad Avenue

    22 m · 3 sec · Railroad Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wolfe and Oakvale.

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
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Hope Road
9.49 mi · 32%
Big Laurel Highway
9.09 mi · 31%
Bramwell-Pocahontas Avenue
1.33 mi · 5%
Bramwell-Pocahontas Road
1.08 mi · 4%
Ingleside Road
0.77 mi · 3%
Morrison Drive
0.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Hope Road

Turn left onto New Hope Road

9.49 mi · 00h 17m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
20.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Princeton
00h 21m from Wolfe
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Wolfe and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakvale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wolfe to Oakvale?

The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Princeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Wolfe and 15.7 miles from Oakvale.

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

The direct path is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 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 Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Wolfe and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakvale.

Stop Ideas Near Princeton

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

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

RAIL

Hinton

39 mi away
Front St. and Fifth Ave.
RAIL

Prince

55 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25
RAIL

Alderson

57 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza
BUS

Blacksburg, VA

62 mi away
291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wolfe and Oakvale. Straight-line distance: 20.2 mi (32.51 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Wolfe

Wolfe is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.3073400, -81.3287100
Altitude702
CountryUnited States
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#2 Oakvale

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

Population109
Coordinates37.3342900, -80.9625800
Altitude525
CountryUnited States
Start: WV 102 (-81.328736, 37.307369)
End: Railroad Avenue (-80.962567, 37.334262)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
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 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.95 L · about $4.12
Round trip
$8.24
2.08 gal · 7.9 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Wolfe and Oakvale. The current time is 12:22:30.

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.