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Trip from Alderson, WV to Fair Oaks Trailer Park, WV

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Alderson, WV, WV

Alderson, WV

Jason Sherrod

Downtown Fair Oaks Trailer Park, WV, WV

Fair Oaks Trailer Park, WV

Matheus Bertelli

Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Highland Trail — 11.3 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alderson, WV and Fair Oaks Trailer Park, WV.

1

Start on WV 12

0.1 mi · 11 sec · East Riverview Avenue
2

Continue on WV 12

0.4 mi · 32 sec · East Riverside Drive
3

Turn right onto WV 63

11 mi · 16 min · Highland Trail
4

Turn slight left onto WV 63

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Greenbrier Avenue
5

Turn right onto WV 63

273 ft · 8 sec · Walnut Street
6

Turn left onto US 219

0.4 mi · 40 sec · West Main Street
7

Turn left onto US 219

1.3 mi · 1 min · Frankford Road
8

Continue on US 219

1.6 mi · 2 min · Seneca Trail
9

Turn sharp left onto US 219

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Maplewood Avenue
10

Turn right onto CR 37/10

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Fair Oaks Drive
11

Turn left

189 ft · 13 sec
12

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

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.

3
0.5 mi into trip | ~0m in | WV 63 / Highland Trail

Turn right onto WV 63 / Highland Trail

Navigation decision point

5
12.1 mi into trip | ~17m in | WV 63 / Walnut Street

Turn right onto WV 63 / Walnut Street

Navigation decision point

5
15.4 mi into trip | ~23m in | US 219 / Maplewood Avenue

Turn sharp left onto US 219 / Maplewood Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
15.6 mi into trip | ~23m in | CR 37/10 / Fair Oaks Drive

Turn right onto CR 37/10 / Fair Oaks Drive

Navigation decision point

4
15.7 mi into trip | ~24m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.46 one way

$4.91 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Alderson, WV

Afternoon in Alderson on Saturday

Local time

4:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fair Oaks Trailer Park, WV

Afternoon in Fair Oaks Trailer Park on Saturday

Local time

4:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

8 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

24m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.3 mi on Highland Trail.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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.

Driving Effort 3/10

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.

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.3 miles on Highland Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fair Oaks Trailer Park, WV before heading back.

How this page is built

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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