Origin
Eaton, WV
Afternoon in Eaton on Thursday
Local time
12:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eaton, WV to Williamstown, WV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Williamstown, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Eaton, WV to Williamstown, WV covers 29.3 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 Corridor D, I 77, CR 28 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.8 miles on Corridor D. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 29.3 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 (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Eaton, WV to Williamstown, WV covers 29.3 miles and takes about 43m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Corridor D is the longest continuous segment at about 11.8 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 around 0.5 miles in near CR 2/8.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CR 2/8): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (CR 5 / Volcano Road): Navigation decision point; at 28 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 2/8
Turn right onto CR 2/8
Navigation decision point
4
4.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CR 5 / Volcano Road
Turn left onto CR 5 / Volcano Road
Navigation decision point
5
28 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward WV 14: Williamstown, Vienna
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 14: Williamstown, Vienna
5
28.2 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
WV 14
Turn left onto WV 14
Navigation decision point
5
28.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
WV 14
Enter roundabout onto WV 14
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Corridor D | 11.8 mi | 13m |
| I 77 | 9.1 mi | 9m |
| CR 28 | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Volcano Road | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| WV 14 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| CR 2/8 | 1 mi | 2m |
| Eaton Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Corridor D
— 11.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eaton, WV and Williamstown, WV.
1
Start on CR 7
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Eaton Road
2
Turn right onto CR 2/8
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
CR 2/8
3
Continue on CR 28
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
CR 28
4
Turn left onto CR 5
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Volcano Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 50; WV 31
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Corridor D
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
7
Merge onto I 77; WV 2
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
I 77; WV 2
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward WV 14: Williamstown, Vienna
9
Turn left onto WV 14
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
WV 14
10
Enter roundabout onto WV 14
169 ft
·
2 sec
·
WV 14
11
Continue on WV 14
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
WV 14
12
Turn right onto East 5th Street
55 ft
·
2 sec
·
East 5th Street
13
Arrive at destination
East 5th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.58 one way
$9.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.42 | $10.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 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 | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
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
Williamstown, WV
Afternoon in Williamstown on Thursday
Local time
12:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
28 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
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 Eaton, WV to Williamstown, WV covers 29.3 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Corridor D, I 77, CR 28. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.7 miles from Eaton, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.58 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 43m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CR 2/8): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (CR 5 / Volcano Road): Navigation decision point; at 28 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Eaton, WV to Williamstown, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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