Trip from Mount Hope, WV to Dartmont, WV

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

55m

Distance

20.5 mi

33 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 14 min

4 AM

0h 51m ★

6 AM

0h 56m

8 AM

1h 5m

10 AM

0h 59m

12 PM

0h 58m

3 PM

0h 59m

5 PM

1h 4m

8 PM

0h 53m

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

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Trip Overview

This 20.5-mile journey from Mount Hope to Dartmont in West Virginia is a quick trip, estimated to take about 55 minutes. It's perfect for a day trip, offering a straightforward drive through the Southeast region of the state. You'll primarily navigate along Ashford-Nellis Road, Daniel Boone Parkway, and Joes Creek-Left Fork Road. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this route is an economical option for a short excursion. There are no planned stops, so you can enjoy an uninterrupted drive or add your own stops as you see fit.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 20.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

The drive is characterized as a 'Mixed drive,' with 34% of the route on highways. Expect a varied experience, moving between faster road sections and more local, winding paths. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 4.6 miles on Ashford-Nellis Road. This suggests a dynamic journey where the pace might change, requiring your attention as you transition between different types of roads. It's not a monotonous highway crawl, but rather a route that keeps you engaged behind the wheel.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Ashford-Nellis Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.6 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 0.9 miles in.

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 55m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.7 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

3

0.9 mi into trip | ~3m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5

3.6 mi into trip | ~13m in

Turn sharp left

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4

3.7 mi into trip | ~14m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

4

7.1 mi into trip | ~27m in | CR 3/03 / Joes Creek Road

At end of road, turn right onto CR 3/03 / Joes Creek Road

Navigation decision point

4

19.4 mi into trip | ~53m in | CR 1/1 / Dartmouth - Ashford Road

At end of road, turn right onto CR 1/1 / Dartmouth - Ashford Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Ashford-Nellis Road	4.6 mi	11m
Daniel Boone Parkway	3.7 mi	6m
Joes Creek-Left Fork Road	3.4 mi	13m
WV 94	3 mi	5m
Joes Creek Road	1.1 mi	2m
Dartmouth - Ashford Road	1.1 mi	2m
CR 14/02	0.3 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Ashford-Nellis Road — 4.6 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Hope, WV and Dartmont, WV.

1

Start on CR 14/02

0.3 mi · 1 min · CR 14/02

2

Turn slight left

0.6 mi · 2 min

3

Turn left

2.3 mi · 9 min

4

Turn left

0.3 mi · 1 min

5

Turn sharp left

505 ft · 24 sec

6

Turn left

215 ft · 9 sec

7

Continue on Joes Creek-Left Fork Road

3.4 mi · 13 min · Joes Creek-Left Fork Road

8

At end of road, turn right onto CR 3/03

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Joes Creek Road

9

Continue on CR 3/03

0.9 mi · 2 min · Joes Creek Road

10

Turn right onto WV 3

3.7 mi · 6 min · Daniel Boone Parkway

11

Turn slight right onto WV 94

3.0 mi · 5 min · WV 94

12

Turn left onto CR 75

4.6 mi · 11 min · Ashford-Nellis Road

13

At end of road, turn right onto CR 1/1

1.1 mi · 2 min · Dartmouth - Ashford Road

14

Arrive at destination

CR 1/1

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.21 one way

$6.41 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$3.51	$7.01
premium	$4.70	$3.79	$7.59
diesel	$5.61	$4.53	$9.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.1	$2.15	$0.98
Efficient EV	5.1	$1.79	$0.82
EV Truck/SUV	8.2	$2.87	$1.31

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Mount Hope, WV

Late night in Mount Hope on Friday

Local time

2:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dartmont, WV

Late night in Dartmont on Friday

Local time

2:02 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

9 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

55m 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 Mount Hope, WV to Dartmont, WV covers 20.5 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ashford-Nellis Road, Daniel Boone Parkway, Joes Creek-Left Fork Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 10.3 miles from Mount Hope, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.21 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 55m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.7 miles: Navigation decision point.

The route from Mount Hope, WV to Dartmont, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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