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Distance from Grahams Forge to Ottawa

Driving Distance
165.5 mi 266.3 km
Flying Distance
87.0 mi 139.9 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Grahams Forge, Virginia to Ottawa, West Virginia is 165.5 mi (266.3 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 87.0 mi (139.9 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 10 min

The estimated travel time by road is 2 hours 56 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, substantial in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 44 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 1:43 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Ottawa
State/Province West Virginia
Country US
Latitude 37.958715
Longitude -81.816509
GPS 37.958715° N, 81.816509° W
Local Time 1:43 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Grahams Forge, Virginia to Ottawa, West Virginia covers 165.5 mi (266.3 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 2 hours 56 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (161.7-178.7 miles / 260-288 km).

The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 44 mph (71 km/h).

Available Routes

I-77 N
165.5 mi 2 hours 56 minutes
Shortest Fastest Tolls
US-460 W and I-77 N
178.7 mi 3 hours 18 minutes
Tolls
US-52 N
161.7 mi 3 hours 32 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.