Jefferson City to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Jefferson City from New River Gorge?
The distance from Jefferson City to New River Gorge is 601.9 miles (968.7 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located E of Jefferson City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 722.3 miles, taking about 14h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Jefferson City in Missouri and New River Gorge in West Virginia.
This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City to New River Gorge
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 201 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
- You could travel this distance about 41.4 times to circle the Earth's equator