Distance from Palo Alto, Virginia to Franklin, West Virginia

Palo Alto Franklin
Total Distance
21.8 mi
(35.1 km)
Travel Time
35 minutes

The driving distance from Palo Alto, Virginia to Franklin, West Virginia is 21.8 mi (35.1 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 9.5 mi (15.3 km)

Estimated travel time by road is 35 minutes

We found 3 routes between Palo Alto and Franklin.

Available Routes

Shortest Fastest
Sandy Ridge Rd
20.3 mi
32.7 km
34 minutes
Sugar Grove Rd and Dry Run Rd
21.8 mi
35.1 km
35 minutes
Doe Hill Rd
22.4 mi
36.1 km
38 minutes

Route Directions

Take Sugar Grove Rd to Johnstown Rd in Pendleton County
9.5 mi
14 min
Take Dry Run Rd to US-220 N
9.5 mi
16 min
2.8 mi
3 min

Route Directions

0 mi
0 min
Continue on State Rte 620 to Doe Hill Rd/Johnstown Rd
4.2 mi
10 min
Continue on Doe Hill Rd to Pendleton County
9.7 mi
14 min
Continue on Sandy Ridge Rd to US-220 N
5.7 mi
9 min
2.8 mi
3 min

Route Directions

Take Sugar Grove Rd to Crummets Run in Pendleton County
3 mi
4 min
Take Simmons Mountain Rd to Doe Hill Rd
4.8 mi
9 min
Take Moyers Gap Road to Sandy Ridge Rd
3.9 mi
6 min
Continue on Sandy Ridge Rd to US-220 N
5.7 mi
9 min
2.8 mi
3 min

Journey Details

Traveling from Palo Alto, Virginia to Franklin, West Virginia covers 20.3 miles (33 km) in a north direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 34 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (20-22 miles / 33-36 km). The primary route shown here saves 4 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views. During night weekend travel, expect typical weekend traffic patterns with average speeds around 34 mph (55 km/h) .

Journey Waypoints

Palo Alto

Starting Point

Doe Hill, Virginia

22 mi to destination

2 mi
Moyers, West Virginia

Traveled 5 mi from origin

2 mi
Mitchell Mountain, West Virginia

11 mi to destination

1 mi
Entry, West Virginia

5 mi to destination

2 mi
Franklin

Destination