Cookeville to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

276.8 miles 445.4 km · straight line
346 miles estimated 556.8 km · driving distance
6h 58min estimated drive time
$33 - $41 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
60° ENE bearing direction

How far is Cookeville from New River Gorge?

The distance from Cookeville to New River Gorge is 276.8 miles (445.4 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located ENE of Cookeville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 346 miles, taking about 6h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Cookeville in Tennessee and New River Gorge in West Virginia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cookeville and New River Gorge. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cookeville to New River Gorge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 58min $33 - $41 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 22min $28–$52* Budget
Train ~6h 37min $42–$121* Comfort

Quick Facts

Cookeville
36.16°N, 85.50°W
America/Chicago
334m elevation
New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 92 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 90 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients