Origin
Doane, WV
Morning in Doane on Friday
Local time
11:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Doane, WV to Fort Gay, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Doane, WV
Federated Art
Fort Gay, WV
Esteban Carriazo
Trip Overview
The drive from Doane, WV to Fort Gay, WV covers 27.4 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 52, WV 152, CR 35 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.7 miles on US 52. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 43m highway drive covering 27.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 52 and WV 152. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.7 miles on US 52.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 52 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 52 and WV 152. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near US 52.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Doane, WV to Fort Gay, WV is easy. At 43m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (US 52): Navigation decision point; at 26.3 miles (WV 37): Navigation decision point; at 27.2 miles (East Madison Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
8.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 52
At end of road, turn right onto US 52
Navigation decision point
4
26.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
WV 37
Turn left onto WV 37
Navigation decision point
3
27.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
East Madison Street
Turn left onto East Madison Street
Navigation decision point
5
27.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Railroad Street
Turn left onto Railroad Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 52 | 17.7 mi | 26m |
| WV 152 | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| CR 35 | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| WV 37 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Railroad Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Madison Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 52
— 17.7 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Doane, WV and Fort Gay, WV.
1
Start on CR 35
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
CR 35
2
Turn straight onto WV 152
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
WV 152
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 52
18 mi
·
26 min
·
US 52
4
Turn left onto WV 37
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
WV 37
5
Turn left onto East Madison Street
84 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Madison Street
6
Turn left onto Railroad Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Railroad Street
7
Arrive at destination
Railroad Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.28 one way
$8.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.68 | $9.37 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Fort Gay, WV
Morning in Fort Gay on Friday
Local time
11:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
26 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
43m 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 Doane, WV to Fort Gay, WV covers 27.4 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 52, WV 152, CR 35. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.7 miles from Doane, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.28 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.
The drive from Doane, WV to Fort Gay, WV is easy. At 43m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (US 52): Navigation decision point; at 26.3 miles (WV 37): Navigation decision point; at 27.2 miles (East Madison Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Doane, WV to Fort Gay, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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