Origin
Elkins, WV
Late night in Elkins on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elkins, WV to Mill Creek, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
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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Trip Overview
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.
Main Roads
| 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.
Longest stretch:
Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike
— 9.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkins, WV and Mill Creek, WV.
1
Start on Henry Avenue
92 ft
·
10 sec
·
Henry Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto US 33; US 219; US 250; WV 92
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Randolph Avenue
3
Continue on US 219; US 250; WV 55; WV 92
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Beverly Pike
4
Continue on US 219; US 250; WV 55; WV 92
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on US 219; US 250; WV 55; WV 92
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike
6
Arrive at destination
US 219; US 250; WV 55; WV 92
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 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.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 33; US 219; US 250; WV 92 / Randolph Avenue
Turn sharp right onto US 33; US 219; US 250; WV 92 / Randolph Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.66 one way
$5.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.67
Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike
(9.5 mi)
$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, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Mill Creek, WV
Late night in Mill Creek on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
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.
Who Is This Route For?
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.5 miles on Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.67 in tolls one way, starting with Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mill Creek, WV before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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