Origin
Barboursville, WV
Evening in Barboursville on Friday
Local time
8:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barboursville, WV to South Charleston, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
38 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barboursville, WV
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South Charleston, WV
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Trip Overview
This quick 38-mile drive from Barboursville to South Charleston, WV, will only take about 44 minutes, making it an easy day trip. The route is heavily focused on I-64, with about 93% of it being highway driving. You can expect a fuel cost of around $6 for this journey. Given its short duration and straightforward path, it's ideal for a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. This drive stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent feel throughout.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 38 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Prepare for a highway-focused experience, as 93% of this 38-mile route is on interstates and major roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 35.3 miles on I-64, offering a chance to settle in for a solid period of driving. While largely an interstate experience, you will also navigate sections of MacCorkle Avenue Southwest and Main Street, which may offer a slight change of pace from the high-speed driving. Expect a consistent driving profile for the majority of your trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 35.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
754 ft
581 ft
Total Climb
312 ft
Total Descent
290 ft
Highest Point
754 ft
~29.9 mi in
Elevation Range
172 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and MacCorkle Avenue Southwest. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 60 / Midland Trail.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 6 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 (US 60 / Midland Trail): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (WV 193 / Big Ben Bowen Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 60 / Midland Trail
Turn right onto US 60 / Midland Trail
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WV 193 / Big Ben Bowen Highway
Turn left onto WV 193 / Big Ben Bowen Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
36.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward US 60: MacCorkle Avenue, Jefferson Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 60: MacCorkle Avenue, Jefferson Road
5
36.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 35.3 mi | 38m |
| MacCorkle Avenue Southwest | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Midland Trail | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Big Ben Bowen Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Maccorkle Avenue Southwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 35.3 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barboursville, WV and South Charleston, WV.
1
Start on Main Street
379 ft
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on CR 60/9
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 60
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Midland Trail
4
Turn left onto WV 193
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Big Ben Bowen Highway
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 64
35 mi
·
38 min
·
I 64
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 60: MacCorkle Avenue, Jefferson Road
8
Keep slight right at fork
202 ft
·
9 sec
9
Turn straight onto US 60
295 ft
·
7 sec
·
Maccorkle Avenue Southwest
10
Continue on US 60
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
Use the straight lane.
11
Arrive at destination
US 60
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.94 one way
$11.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.03 | $14.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
South Charleston, WV
Evening in South Charleston on Friday
Local time
8:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
1 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
44m 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 Barboursville, WV to South Charleston, WV covers 38 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, MacCorkle Avenue Southwest, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19 miles from Barboursville, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.94 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 is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 60 / Midland Trail): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (WV 193 / Big Ben Bowen Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Barboursville, WV to South Charleston, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 581 ft to 754 ft elevation with about 312 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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