Origin
Danville, WV
Late night in Danville on Friday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danville, WV to Dartmont, WV
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
34m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Danville, WV
Federated Art
Dartmont, WV
Federated Art
Trip Overview
This 16.3-mile drive from Danville to Dartmont in West Virginia is a quick, manageable trip, taking about 34 minutes to complete. You'll primarily use Ridgeview-Nellis Road, Daniel Boone Parkway, and Dartmouth - Ashford Road. With a low estimated fuel cost of around $3, this route is an easy day trip, requiring just one day of your time. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience on the road. Since both the origin and destination are in the Southeast region, you'll stay within familiar territory for this short journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m 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 drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 37% of it being highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 8.1 miles along Ridgeview-Nellis Road, offering a good period of consistent travel. As you progress, the road character will likely shift between faster-paced highway sections and potentially more winding or local road segments as you near Dartmouth. This variety means you won't encounter a monotonous interstate grind, but rather a dynamic driving experience over the short 16.3 miles.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ridgeview-Nellis Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 WV 85 / Smoot 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 34m drive. You will face about 4 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 (WV 85 / Smoot Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (WV 3 / Daniel Boone Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (CR 1 / Ridgeview-Nellis Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WV 85 / Smoot Avenue
Turn right onto WV 85 / Smoot Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
WV 3 / Daniel Boone Parkway
Turn right onto WV 3 / Daniel Boone Parkway
Navigation decision point
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 1 / Ridgeview-Nellis Road
Turn sharp left onto CR 1 / Ridgeview-Nellis Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
15 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
CR 1 / Ashford-Nellis Road
Turn right onto CR 1 / Ashford-Nellis Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgeview-Nellis Road | 8.1 mi | 19m |
| Daniel Boone Parkway | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Dartmouth - Ashford Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Smoot Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 119 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Ashford-Nellis Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Third Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ridgeview-Nellis Road
— 8.1 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville, WV and Dartmont, WV.
1
Start on Third Street
31 ft
·
5 sec
·
Third Street
2
Turn right onto WV 85
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Smoot Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 119
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 119
4
Turn right onto WV 3
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Daniel Boone Parkway
5
Turn sharp left onto CR 1
8.1 mi
·
19 min
·
Ridgeview-Nellis Road
6
Turn right onto CR 1
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Ashford-Nellis Road
7
Continue on CR 1/1
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Dartmouth - Ashford Road
8
Arrive at destination
CR 1/1
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.55 one way
$5.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.79 | $5.57 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
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, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $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.
Destination
Dartmont, WV
Late night in Dartmont on Friday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
10 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
34m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Danville, WV to Dartmont, WV covers 16.3 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ridgeview-Nellis Road, Daniel Boone Parkway, Dartmouth - Ashford Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.1 miles from Danville, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WV 85 / Smoot Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (WV 3 / Daniel Boone Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (CR 1 / Ridgeview-Nellis Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Danville, WV to Dartmont, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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