How far is Wood, WV from Mason, WV?
The driving distance from Wood, WV to Mason, WV is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wood and Mason.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wood and Mason.
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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
17.6 mi · 31 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wood and Mason.
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
17.6 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mason.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wood to Mason?
The road trip is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Wood and 13.4 miles from Mason.
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 8.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Mason.
Stop Ideas Near New Haven
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 New Haven.
Huntington
Charleston
Ashland Transportation Center
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wood and Mason. Straight-line distance: 18.34 mi (29.52 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 Mason
Human settlement in Mason County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 920 |
| Coordinates | 39.0217500, -82.0290300 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: 2nd Street (-82.029039, 39.021759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.16 | $8.33 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
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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