Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
17 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elkins, WV
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Mill Creek, WV
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Elkins to Mill Creek is 17 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike and Beverly Pike, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically West Virginia. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for when you need to cover a small distance without much fuss. Consider this route if you're looking for a quick transition between two points in the area, keeping your travel time minimal.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike | 9.5 mi | 11m |
| Beverly Pike | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Randolph Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Henry Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| US 219 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Elkins, WV and Mill Creek, WV.
Start on Henry Avenue
Turn sharp right onto US 33; US 219; US 250; WV 92
Continue on US 219; US 250; WV 55; WV 92
Continue on US 219; US 250; WV 55; WV 92
Continue on US 219; US 250; WV 55; WV 92
Arrive at destination
1 decision points cluster around mile 0 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn sharp right onto US 33; US 219; US 250; WV 92 / Randolph Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$2.70 one way
$5.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.41 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| premium | $4.78 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.67
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Elkins on Wednesday
Local time
4:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Mill Creek on Wednesday
Local time
4:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 56% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches like the 9.5-mile segment on the Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike, which provides a more uninterrupted drive. The route transitions between these more significant roads and local streets, including Main Street in some segments. Expect a varied feel as you navigate from more open roads to potentially more built-up areas as you approach your destination.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 33; US 219; US 250; WV 92 / Randolph Avenue.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Elkins, WV to Mill Creek, WV is easy. At 24m with 56% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (US 33; US 219; US 250; WV 92 / Randolph Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
238 ft
Total Descent
122 ft
Highest Point
2,044 ft
~17 mi in
Elevation Range
116 ft
Elkins is a city of 7,000 people (as of 2020) in Randolph County, West Virginia. It is home to Davis & Elkins College, a small private college. Because of its size and convenient location, you'll likely want to use Elkins as a base to get to a variety of nearby sights and attractions. Elkins is convenient to the Monongahela National Forest. It is less than an hour from the tiny high elevation twin towns of Thomas and Davis, noted for Blackwater Falls State Park, the Canaan Valley, Timberline Ski Resort and the region's caverns. One hour South will bring you to Snowshoe Mountain.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 17 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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