Origin
Fountain Spring, WV
Afternoon in Fountain Spring on Saturday
Local time
3:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fountain Spring, WV to North Hills, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
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.
Trip Overview
The drive from Fountain Spring, WV to North Hills, WV covers 16.1 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 77, Old US 21, Emerson Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.5 miles on I 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| Old US 21 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Emerson Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| North Hills Drive | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| WV 2 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| WV 14 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 9.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fountain Spring, WV and North Hills, WV.
1
Start on CR 21
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Old US 21
2
Turn left onto WV 14
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
WV 14
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
4
Merge onto I 77; WV 2
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
I 77; WV 2
5
Take the exit onto WV 2
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
6
Keep slight left at fork
99 ft
·
7 sec
7
Turn left onto WV 2
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Emerson Avenue
8
Turn right onto North Hills Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Hills Drive
9
Continue on North Hills Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Hills Drive
10
Continue on North Hills Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Hills Drive
11
Arrive at destination
North Hills Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 13.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
WV 14
Turn left onto WV 14
Navigation decision point
4
3.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
3.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 77; WV 2
Merge onto I 77; WV 2
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
13.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
WV 2
Take the exit onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North P...
4
13.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.52 one way
$5.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 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 | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
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
North Hills, WV
Afternoon in North Hills on Saturday
Local time
3:25 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
8 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
23m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
16.1 mi in 23m, mostly highway — 9.5 mi of that is on I 77.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and Old US 21. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near WV 14.
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 23m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (WV 14): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (I 77; WV 2): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fountain Spring, WV to North Hills, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Parkersburg along the way.
Parkersburg
13.1 mi in
|
~15m
|
via WV 2
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.5 miles on I 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (WV 14): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (I 77; WV 2): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Hills, WV before heading back.
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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