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Distance from Grahams Forge to Backus

Driving Distance
100.7 mi 162.1 km
Flying Distance
63.3 mi 101.8 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Grahams Forge, Virginia to Backus, West Virginia is 100.7 mi (162.1 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 63.3 mi (101.8 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 8 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 48 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, substantial in a north direction. Average speeds around 51 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Grahams Forge
State/Province Virginia
Country US
Latitude 36.939843
Longitude -80.8848
GPS 36.939843° N, 80.8848° W
Local Time 12:39 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Backus
State/Province West Virginia
Country US
Latitude 37.854283
Longitude -80.974816
GPS 37.854283° N, 80.974816° W
Local Time 12:39 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Grahams Forge, Virginia to Backus, West Virginia covers 100.7 mi (162.1 km) in a north direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 1 hour 48 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (98.8-113.9 miles / 159-183 km). The primary route shown here saves 16 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 51 mph (82 km/h).

Available Routes

I-77 N
100.7 mi 1 hour 48 minutes
Shortest Fastest Tolls
US-460 W and I-77 N
113.9 mi 2 hours 11 minutes
Tolls
I-77 N and WV-41 N/Stanaford Rd
98.8 mi 1 hour 55 minutes

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.