Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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.
North Hills, WV
Federated Art
Fountain Spring, WV
Petr Ganaj
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.
| 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.
Step-by-step road directions between North Hills, WV and Fountain Spring, WV.
Start on North Hills Drive
Continue on North Hills Drive
Continue on North Hills Drive
At end of road, turn left onto WV 68
Take the exit
Take the exit
Turn left onto WV 14
Turn right onto CR 21
Arrive at destination
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.
At end of road, turn left onto WV 68 / Emerson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Take the exit toward WV 14: Mineral Wells
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto WV 14 / Old 21
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CR 21 / Mineral Wells Heights
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.58 one way
$5.15 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.41 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| premium | $4.78 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 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 | 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in North Hills on Wednesday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Evening in Fountain Spring on Wednesday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Clear
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 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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
159 ft
Total Descent
394 ft
Highest Point
898 ft
~1.2 mi in
Elevation Range
284 ft
Founded 1979
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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