Origin
Williamstown, WV
Afternoon in Williamstown on Friday
Local time
3:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Williamstown, WV to Fountain Spring, 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
20.4 mi
33 km
Drive Score
7/10
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 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.
Williamstown, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Williamstown, WV to Fountain Spring, WV covers 20.4 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 77, Mineral Wells Heights, Highland Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.3 miles on I 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 20.4 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 (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 24m highway drive covering 20.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 77 and Mineral Wells Heights. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.3 miles on I 77.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and Mineral Wells Heights. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WV 14 / Highland Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m 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: near the start (WV 14 / Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (WV 14): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WV 14 / Highland Avenue
Turn left onto WV 14 / Highland Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WV 14
Enter roundabout onto WV 14
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 77: Parkersburg
Navigation decision point
Toward I 77: Parkersburg
4
16.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward WV 14: Mineral Wells
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward WV 14: Mineral Wells
4
16.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
WV 14 / Old 21
Turn left onto WV 14 / Old 21
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 15.3 mi | 16m |
| Mineral Wells Heights | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Highland Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Old 21 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| WV 14 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Old US 21 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 15.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamstown, WV and Fountain Spring, WV.
1
Start on East 5th Street
55 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 5th Street
2
Turn left onto WV 14
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Avenue
3
Enter roundabout onto WV 14
165 ft
·
2 sec
·
WV 14
4
Continue on WV 14
261 ft
·
4 sec
·
WV 14
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 77: Parkersburg
6
Merge onto I 77
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 77
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Toward WV 14: Mineral Wells
8
Turn left onto WV 14
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Old 21
9
Turn right onto CR 21
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Mineral Wells Heights
10
Arrive at destination
CR 21
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.19 one way
$6.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $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.
Destination
Fountain Spring, WV
Afternoon in Fountain Spring on Friday
Local time
3:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°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 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 Williamstown, WV to Fountain Spring, WV covers 20.4 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, Mineral Wells Heights, Highland Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.2 miles from Williamstown, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.19 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 24m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WV 14 / Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (WV 14): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Williamstown, WV to Fountain Spring, 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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