New River Gorge to Steubenville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

161 miles 259.1 km · straight line
201.3 miles estimated 323.9 km · driving distance
4h 3min estimated drive time
$19 - $24 estimated fuel cost
~49min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is New River Gorge from Steubenville?

The distance from New River Gorge to Steubenville is 161 miles (259.1 km) as the crow flies. Steubenville is located N of New River Gorge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 201.3 miles, taking about 4h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 49min. Both are located in United States — New River Gorge in West Virginia and Steubenville in Ohio.

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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for New River Gorge and Steubenville. 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 New River Gorge to Steubenville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 3min $19 - $24 Flexible stops
Fly ~49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 52min $16–$30* Budget
Train ~3h 51min $24–$70* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New River Gorge & Steubenville

Quick Facts

New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m elevation
Steubenville
40.37°N, 80.63°W
America/New_York
319m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 54 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 13 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 154.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients