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Trip from Elkins, WV to Mill Creek, WV

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

24m

Distance

17 mi

27 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in West Virginia, United States

Elkins, WV

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Downtown Mill Creek, WV, WV

Mill Creek, WV

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Trip Overview

Elkins to Mill Creek is 17 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike and Beverly Pike, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically West Virginia. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for when you need to cover a small distance without much fuss. Consider this route if you're looking for a quick transition between two points in the area, keeping your travel time minimal.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 17 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This drive offers a mixed experience, with 56% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches like the 9.5-mile segment on the Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike, which provides a more uninterrupted drive. The route transitions between these more significant roads and local streets, including Main Street in some segments. Expect a varied feel as you navigate from more open roads to potentially more built-up areas as you approach your destination.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 9.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 33; US 219; US 250; WV 92 / Randolph Avenue.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Elkins, WV to Mill Creek, WV is easy. At 24m with 56% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (US 33; US 219; US 250; WV 92 / Randolph Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Critical Maneuvers

1 of 1 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 33; US 219; US 250; WV 92 / Randolph Avenue

Turn sharp right onto US 33; US 219; US 250; WV 92 / Randolph Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike 9.5 mi 11m
Beverly Pike 5.5 mi 8m
Main Street 1.2 mi 2m
Randolph Avenue 0.7 mi 2m
Henry Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
US 219

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike — 9.5 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elkins, WV and Mill Creek, WV.

1

Start on Henry Avenue

92 ft · 10 sec · Henry Avenue
2

Turn sharp right onto US 33; US 219; US 250; WV 92

0.7 mi · 2 min · Randolph Avenue
3

Continue on US 219; US 250; WV 55; WV 92

5.5 mi · 8 min · Beverly Pike
4

Continue on US 219; US 250; WV 55; WV 92

1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
5

Continue on US 219; US 250; WV 55; WV 92

9.5 mi · 11 min · Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike
6

Arrive at destination

US 219; US 250; WV 55; WV 92

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.66 one way

$5.32 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $2.91 $5.81
premium $4.70 $3.15 $6.29
diesel $5.61 $3.75 $7.51

Estimated Tolls: $0.67

Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike (9.5 mi) $0.67

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Tolls

$1

Total

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 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 5.1 0 $1.78 $0.82
Efficient EV 4.3 0 $1.49 $0.68
EV Truck/SUV 6.8 0 $2.38 $1.09

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Elkins, WV

Afternoon in Elkins on Friday

Local time

12:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mill Creek, WV

Afternoon in Mill Creek on Friday

Local time

12:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

34°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

35 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

24m 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 Elkins, WV to Mill Creek, WV covers 17 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike, Beverly Pike, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 8.5 miles from Elkins, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.66 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 Elkins, WV to Mill Creek, WV is easy. At 24m with 56% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (US 33; US 219; US 250; WV 92 / Randolph Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

The route from Elkins, WV to Mill Creek, 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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