Origin
Alderson, WV
Afternoon in Alderson on Saturday
Local time
4:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alderson, WV
Jason Sherrod
Fair Oaks Trailer Park, WV
Matheus Bertelli
Alderson to Fair Oaks Trailer Park is 15.7 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Highland Trail, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within West Virginia's Southeast region, offering a straightforward drive. Expect a local feel throughout, with plenty of turns to keep you engaged. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a leisurely exploration without the need for an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Trail | 11.3 mi | 16m |
| Seneca Trail | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Frankford Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Riverside Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Greenbrier Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Maplewood Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Riverview Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Alderson, WV and Fair Oaks Trailer Park, WV.
Start on WV 12
Continue on WV 12
Turn right onto WV 63
Turn slight left onto WV 63
Turn right onto WV 63
Turn left onto US 219
Turn left onto US 219
Continue on US 219
Turn sharp left onto US 219
Turn right onto CR 37/10
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 15.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto WV 63 / Highland Trail
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto WV 63 / Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp left onto US 219 / Maplewood Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn right onto CR 37/10 / Fair Oaks Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.46 one way
$4.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.68 | $5.37 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Alderson on Saturday
Local time
4:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Fair Oaks Trailer Park on Saturday
Local time
4:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive, with no highway miles to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.3 miles on Highland Trail. As you navigate, you'll primarily be on Highland Trail, Seneca Trail, and Frankford Road, experiencing a consistent local road feel. The frequent turns mean you'll be actively steering for most of the journey, so keep your focus sharp.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near WV 63 / Highland Trail.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (WV 63 / Highland Trail): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (WV 63 / Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (US 219 / Maplewood Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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