Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
21.9 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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.
Nutter Fort, WV
Federated Art
Rinehart, WV
Jason Sherrod
Nutter Fort to Rinehart is 21.9 miles and takes about 45m via WV 20 and Corridor D, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within West Virginia's Southeast region, connecting two points with a mix of highway and surface roads. It's a straightforward drive, suitable for a quick transfer or an addition to a longer West Virginia exploration. You'll find it's a practical route for getting between these two locations without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WV 20 | 7.7 mi | 13m |
| Gregory Run Road | 5.8 mi | 14m |
| Corridor D | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Rinehart Run Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Rinehart-Little Tenmile Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Buckhannon Pike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Wilsonburg Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Marshall Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Nutter Fort, WV and Rinehart, WV.
Start on Washington Street
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto WV 20
Continue on WV 20
Continue on WV 20
Turn left
Merge onto US 50
Take the exit onto CR 9/10
Turn straight onto CR 50/35
Turn right onto CR 9
Turn right onto CR 9
At end of road, turn left onto WV 20
Turn left onto CR 1
Turn slight right onto CR 2
Turn right onto CR 2/3
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto WV 20 / Buckhannon Pike
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Take the exit onto CR 9/10 toward Wilsonburg Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
At end of road, turn left onto WV 20
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.48 one way
$6.96 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.79 | $7.59 |
| premium | $4.78 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in Nutter Fort on Monday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Clear then Areas Of Frost
Destination
Morning in Rinehart on Monday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Areas Of Frost
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
About 37% of this route is highway, with the longest continuous stretch on WV 20 spanning 7.7 miles. You'll experience a mix of highway cruising and surface road driving, so expect changes in speed and road conditions. The transition from WV 20 to Gregory Run Road and Corridor D will likely feel like moving from more open driving to potentially busier sections.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pennsylvania Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pennsylvania Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (WV 20 / Buckhannon Pike): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
368 ft
Total Descent
357 ft
Highest Point
1,171 ft
~7.8 mi in
Elevation Range
228 ft
Founded 1772
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 21.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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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