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Trip from North Hills, WV to Fountain Spring, WV

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

Drive Time

23m

Distance

16.2 mi

26 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
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.

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Downtown North Hills, WV, WV

North Hills, WV

Federated Art

Downtown Fountain Spring, WV, WV

Fountain Spring, WV

Petr Ganaj

Trip Overview

North Hills, WV to Fountain Spring, WV is 16.2 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Mineral Wells Heights, Emerson Avenue, and North Hills Drive, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region of West Virginia, making it a convenient local excursion. The route primarily uses surface roads, so expect a more connected-to-the-ground driving experience. It's a straightforward connection between two points, ideal if you're looking for a quick and easy drive without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mineral Wells Heights 3.2 mi 4m
Emerson Avenue 1.4 mi 3m
North Hills Drive 1.1 mi 4m
Old 21 0.3 mi <1m
Old US 21 — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Mineral Wells Heights — 3.2 mi, about 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Hills, WV and Fountain Spring, WV.

1

Start on North Hills Drive

0.1 mi · 25 sec · North Hills Drive
2

Continue on North Hills Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · North Hills Drive
3

Continue on North Hills Drive

0.6 mi · 2 min · North Hills Drive
4

At end of road, turn left onto WV 68

1.4 mi · 3 min · Emerson Avenue
5

Take the exit

9.8 mi · 10 min
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 30 sec
Toward WV 14: Mineral Wells
7

Turn left onto WV 14

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Old 21
8

Turn right onto CR 21

3.2 mi · 4 min · Mineral Wells Heights
9

Arrive at destination

CR 21

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 13 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
1.1 mi into trip | ~4m in | WV 68 / Emerson Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto WV 68 / Emerson Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
2.5 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

4
12.3 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward WV 14: Mineral Wells

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward WV 14: Mineral Wells
4
12.7 mi into trip | ~18m in | WV 14 / Old 21

Turn left onto WV 14 / Old 21

Navigation decision point

4
13 mi into trip | ~19m in | CR 21 / Mineral Wells Heights

Turn right onto CR 21 / Mineral Wells Heights

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.39 one way

$4.78 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.12 $2.63 $5.26
premium $4.49 $2.86 $5.73
diesel $4.80 $3.06 $6.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.9 0 $1.70 $0.78
Efficient EV 4.1 0 $1.42 $0.65
EV Truck/SUV 6.5 0 $2.27 $1.04

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.

Forecast as of Jul 12, 2026

Origin

North Hills, WV

Night in North Hills on Monday

Local time

9:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Chance Rain Showers

NE 1 mph 27% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 11 at 8:19PM EDT until July 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 11 at 8:19PM EDT until July 12 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Destination

Fountain Spring, WV

Night in Fountain Spring on Monday

Local time

9:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Chance Rain Showers

NE 1 mph 34% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 11 at 8:19PM EDT until July 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 11 at 8:19PM EDT until July 12 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

23m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway travel. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on Mineral Wells Heights, covering 3.2 miles. Expect to navigate through local roads for the entirety of the 16.2-mile trip. The constant connection to the surrounding area means you'll be passing through developed neighborhoods and local streets for the whole drive.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on Mineral Wells Heights.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near WV 68 / Emerson Avenue.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 23m 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 1.1 miles (WV 68 / Emerson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

898 ft 614 ft

Total Climb

159 ft

Total Descent

394 ft

Highest Point

898 ft

~1.2 mi in

Elevation Range

284 ft

About the Cities

Starting in North Hills, WV

Full guide →

Founded 1979

Arriving in Fountain Spring, WV

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on Mineral Wells Heights. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 1.1 miles (WV 68 / Emerson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fountain Spring, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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