Origin
Fort Gay, WV
Late night in Fort Gay on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Gay, WV to Doane, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Gay, WV
Esteban Carriazo
Doane, WV
Federated Art
Trip Overview
This 27.4-mile drive from Fort Gay to Doane, West Virginia, is a quick trip taking approximately 43 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily navigate US 52 and WV 152, with a section on Twelve Pole Road. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, this is an economical journey. The route is heavily focused on highway driving, covering 86% of the distance on faster roads. As both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, you'll experience a consistent regional feel throughout this short but efficient drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 52 | 17.7 mi | 26m |
| WV 152 | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Twelve Pole Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Court Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Broadway Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Railroad Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| CR 40 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Madison Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 52
— 17.7 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Gay, WV and Doane, WV.
1
Start on Railroad Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Railroad Street
2
Turn right onto East Madison Street
84 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Madison Street
3
Turn right onto WV 37
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Broadway Street
4
Turn left onto WV 37
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Court Street
5
Turn right onto US 52
18 mi
·
26 min
·
US 52
6
Continue on WV 152
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
WV 152
7
Turn slight right onto CR 40
179 ft
·
3 sec
·
CR 40
8
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 35
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Twelve Pole Road
9
Arrive at destination
CR 35
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 24.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Madison Street
Turn right onto East Madison Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WV 37 / Broadway Street
Turn right onto WV 37 / Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WV 37 / Court Street
Turn left onto WV 37 / Court Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 52
Turn right onto US 52
Navigation decision point
4
24.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
CR 35 / Twelve Pole Road
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 35 / Twelve Pole Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.28 one way
$8.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.68 | $9.37 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Doane, WV
Late night in Doane on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°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
34 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this trip, with 86% of the 27.4 miles dedicated to such roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.7 miles along US 52, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. The transition onto WV 152 and Twelve Pole Road will likely introduce more local road characteristics, breaking up the highway feel. While largely a straightforward drive, be prepared for the shift in road type as you progress towards Doane.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.7 mi on US 52.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 52 and WV 152. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Madison Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (WV 37 / Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (WV 37 / Court Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.7 miles on US 52. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (WV 37 / Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (WV 37 / Court Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Doane, 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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