Origin
Ansted, WV
Night in Ansted on Tuesday
Local time
11:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ansted, WV to Midway, WV
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
26m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
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6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midway, WV
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Ansted, WV to Midway, WV covers 12.8 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 19, Chestnutburg Road, Ames Heights Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.1 miles on US 19. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
6.4 miles from Ansted, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Ansted, WV to Midway, WV covers 12.8 miles and takes about 26m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 19 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Walnut Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (CR 60/5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Walnut Street
Turn right onto Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Elm Street
At end of road, turn left onto Elm Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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CR 60/5
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 60/5
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
12.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward CR 38
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward CR 38
5
12.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Summerlee Road
Turn right onto Summerlee Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Ansted, WV to Midway, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 38 along the way.
Cr 38
12.2 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 19 | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| Chestnutburg Road | 4 mi | 9m |
| Ames Heights Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lamplighter Street | 0.3 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Summerlee Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Walnut Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Elm Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 19
— 7.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ansted, WV and Midway, WV.
1
Start on US 60
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto Walnut Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Walnut Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Elm Street
4
Continue on Chestnutburg Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Chestnutburg Road
5
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 60/5
288 ft
·
12 sec
·
CR 60/5
6
Continue on CR 60/5
3.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Chestnutburg Road
7
Continue on CR 5
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ames Heights Road
8
Turn right onto US 19
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
US 19
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward CR 38
10
Turn right onto CR 38
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Summerlee Road
11
Turn right onto Lamplighter Street
0.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lamplighter Street
12
Turn right onto Summerlee Road
58 ft
·
2 sec
·
Summerlee Road
13
Arrive at destination
Summerlee Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 6.4 miles from Ansted, WV, or about 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 12.8 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.4 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Midway, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ansted, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ansted, WV
This is one driving day of about 12.8 miles and 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ansted, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 19 for about 7.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.4 mi from Ansted, WV · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Arriving in Midway, WV
The final approach into Midway, WV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Midway, WV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.00 one way
$4.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Destination
Midway, WV
Night in Midway on Tuesday
Local time
11:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ansted, WV to Midway, WV covers 12.8 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 19, Chestnutburg Road, Ames Heights Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.4 miles from Ansted, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (CR 60/5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Ansted, WV to Midway, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 38 along the way.
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