Origin
Barboursville, WV
Night in Barboursville on Friday
Local time
11:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Barboursville, WV to Charleston, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
41.7 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Charleston, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Barboursville, WV to Charleston, WV covers 41.7 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Lee Street East, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.6 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 41.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 47m highway drive covering 41.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Lee Street East. The longest continuous stretch is about 39.6 miles on I 64.
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 39.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Lee Street East. 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 47m 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 (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 7 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.
4
40.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward US 60: Civic Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 60: Civic Center
6
40.9 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 60 / Lee St Bridge
Turn right onto US 60 / Lee St Bridge
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 39.6 mi | 43m |
| Lee Street East | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Midland Trail | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Big Ben Bowen Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lee St Bridge | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dickinson Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 39.6 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barboursville, WV and 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
40 mi
·
43 min
·
I 64
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 60: Civic Center
8
Turn right onto US 60
518 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lee St Bridge
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 60
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lee Street East
10
Turn right onto Dickinson Street
36 ft
·
0 sec
·
Dickinson Street
11
Arrive at destination
Dickinson Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.8 mi from Barboursville, WV · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Barboursville, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Charleston, WV
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Charleston, WV if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.52 one way
$13.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.72 | $15.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Charleston, WV
Night in Charleston on Friday
Local time
11:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
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
47m 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 Charleston, WV covers 41.7 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Lee Street East, 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 20.8 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 $6.52 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 47m drive. You will face about 7 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 Charleston, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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