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Distance from Palo Alto to Canaan Valley

Driving Distance
96.4 mi 155.2 km
Flying Distance
49.1 mi 79.0 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Palo Alto, Virginia to Canaan Valley, West Virginia is 96.4 mi (155.2 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 49.1 mi (79.0 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 6 min

The estimated travel time by road is 2 hours 11 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, substantial in a north direction. Average speeds around 41 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Palo Alto
State/Province Virginia
Country US
Latitude 38.423456
Longitude -79.370319
GPS 38.423456° N, 79.370319° W
Local Time 4:47 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Canaan Valley
Place Canaan Valley
State/Province West Virginia
Country US
Latitude 39.13483
Longitude -79.404493
GPS 39.13483° N, 79.404493° W
Local Time 4:47 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Palo Alto, Virginia to Canaan Valley, West Virginia covers 96.4 mi (155.2 km) in a north direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 2 hours 11 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (80.5-105.6 miles / 130-170 km). The primary route shown here saves 13 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 41 mph (66 km/h).

Available Routes

US-220 N and US-48 W
96.4 mi 2 hours 11 minutes
Shortest
US-48 W
105.6 mi 2 hours 13 minutes
WV-32
80.5 mi 2 hours 1 minute
Fastest

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.