Distance from Howesville, West Virginia to Backbone Mtn, West Virginia

Howesville Backbone Mtn
Total Distance
47.7 mi
(76.7 km)
Travel Time
1 hour 10 minutes

The driving distance from Howesville, West Virginia to Backbone Mtn, West Virginia is 47.7 mi (76.7 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 14 mi (22.5 km)

Estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 10 minutes

We found 3 routes between Howesville and Backbone Mtn.

Available Routes

Shortest Fastest
WV-72 S
42.4 mi
68.3 km
1 hour 6 minutes
US-50 E
46.4 mi
74.7 km
1 hour 14 minutes
WV-72 S and US-219 N/US-48
47.7 mi
76.7 km
1 hour 10 minutes

Route Directions

Take WV-72 S to US-50 W
17.8 mi
25 min
Follow WV-72 S and US-219 N/US-48 to Forest Rd 18 in Tucker County
28 mi
37 min
Drive to Forest Rd 717
1.9 mi
7 min

Route Directions

Follow WV-26 S, Number 4 Rd and Frog Hollow Rd to US-50 E
9.4 mi
17 min
15 mi
21 min
Follow WV-24 S to US-219 S in Eglon
5.6 mi
7 min
Continue on US-219 S. Take US-48 to Forest Rd 18 in Tucker County
14.4 mi
20 min
Drive to Forest Rd 717
1.9 mi
7 min

Route Directions

Follow WV-26 S, Number 4 Rd and Frog Hollow Rd to US-50 E
9.4 mi
17 min
Take WV-72 S and US-219 N/US-48 to Forest Rd 18 in Tucker County
31.1 mi
42 min
Drive to Forest Rd 717
1.9 mi
7 min

Journey Details

Traveling from Howesville, West Virginia to Backbone Mtn, West Virginia covers 42.4 miles (68 km) in a southeast direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 6 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (42-48 miles / 68-77 km). The primary route shown here saves 8 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views. During night weekday travel, expect minimal traffic congestion with average speeds around 36 mph (58 km/h) .

Journey Waypoints

Howesville

Starting Point

Camp Ground, West Virginia

32 mi to destination

1 mi
Blaser, West Virginia

Traveled 8 mi from origin

1 mi
Rowlesburg, West Virginia

24 mi to destination

1 mi
Hannahsville, West Virginia

16 mi to destination

2 mi
Shafer, West Virginia

Traveled 24 mi from origin

2 mi
Lead Mine, West Virginia

8 mi to destination

1 mi
Backbone Mtn

Destination