How far is Wood, WV from Hartford City, WV?
The driving distance from Wood, WV to Hartford City, WV is about 23.6 miles (38 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wood and Hartford City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wood and Hartford City.
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Start on Miller Road
16 m · 5 sec · Miller Road
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Turn right onto Pine Grove Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Pine Grove Road
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Turn right onto Leon Baden Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Leon Baden Road
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Turn left onto Baur Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Baur Road
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Turn straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight right onto State Route 87
625 ft · 27 sec · State Route 87
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Merge slight right
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn sharp left
14.7 mi · 26 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pike Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wood and Hartford City.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn sharp left
14.7 mi · 00h 26m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wood and Patchy Fog near Hartford City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wood to Hartford City?
The road trip is about 23.6 miles (38 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 11.7 miles from Wood and 11.9 miles from Hartford City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Wood and Patchy Fog near Hartford City.
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 Wood and Hartford City. Straight-line distance: 16.55 mi (26.63 km).
#1 Wood
Wood is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.7714700, -81.9154100 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hartford City
Human settlement in Mason County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 593 |
| Coordinates | 39.0039700, -81.9890300 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pike Street (-81.989038, 39.003966)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.97 | $7.93 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
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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