Lebanon, Tennessee to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

314.3 miles 505.8 km · straight line
377.2 miles estimated 607 km · driving distance
7h 35min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Lebanon, Tennessee from New River Gorge?

The distance from Lebanon, Tennessee to New River Gorge is 314.3 miles (505.8 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located ENE of Lebanon, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 377.2 miles, taking about 7h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Lebanon, Tennessee in Tennessee and New River Gorge in West Virginia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Lebanon, Tennessee 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 Lebanon, Tennessee to New River Gorge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 35min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 6min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 12min $45–$132* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lebanon, Tennessee & New River Gorge

Quick Facts

Lebanon, Tennessee
36.21°N, 86.29°W
America/Chicago
161m 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 105 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients