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Trip from Harman, WV to Mill Creek, WV

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

52m

Distance

38.7 mi

62 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Harman, WV, WV

Harman, WV

Hala Hejazy

Downtown Mill Creek, WV, WV

Mill Creek, WV

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Trip Overview

Harman, WV to Mill Creek, WV is 38.7 miles and takes about 52 minutes via US 33, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and West Virginia, offering a straightforward drive. It's primarily a highway-focused experience, making it a convenient option for a quick transit or a relaxed excursion. Given its brevity and modest fuel cost, you'll find plenty of flexibility in planning your departure and any brief pauses along the way.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 33 22.2 mi 29m
Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike 9.5 mi 11m
Beverly Pike 5.5 mi 8m
Main Street 1.2 mi 2m
South Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
US 219

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: US 33 — 22.2 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harman, WV and Mill Creek, WV.

1

Start on South Main Street

0.2 mi · 50 sec · South Main Street
2

Turn straight onto US 33; WV 55

22 mi · 29 min · US 33; WV 55
3

Turn left onto 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

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in West Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Elkins, WV

19 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Elkins, WV to Mill Creek, WV

17 mi · 24m

Pacing Suggestions

Blue Rock, WV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elkins, WV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Harman, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

1 of 1

1 decision points cluster around mile 22.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
22.4 mi into trip | ~30m in | US 219; US 250; WV 55; WV 92 / Beverly Pike

Turn left onto US 219; US 250; WV 55; WV 92 / Beverly Pike

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.05 one way

$12.10 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $6.62 $13.23
premium $4.70 $7.16 $14.33
diesel $5.61 $8.54 $17.09

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

$6

Tolls

$1

Total

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.6 0 $4.06 $1.86
Efficient EV 9.7 0 $3.39 $1.55
EV Truck/SUV 15.5 0 $5.42 $2.48

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Harman, WV

Late night in Harman on Tuesday

Local time

5:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mill Creek, WV

Late night in Mill Creek on Tuesday

Local time

5:48 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

17 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

52m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 82% of the journey utilizing main roads like US 33. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch at 22.2 miles, which occurs on US 33. The character of the drive is consistent, leaning towards efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. Expect a relatively smooth and direct experience, minimizing the need for complex navigation as you move from Harman to Mill Creek.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.2 mi on US 33.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 33 and Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 22.4 miles in near US 219; US 250; WV 55; WV 92 / Beverly Pike.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Harman, WV to Mill Creek, WV is easy. At 52m with 82% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 22.4 miles (US 219; US 250; WV 55; WV 92 / Beverly Pike): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 38.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 22.2 miles on US 33. 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: at 22.4 miles (US 219; US 250; WV 55; WV 92 / Beverly Pike): Navigation decision point.

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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