Origin
Barboursville, WV
Afternoon in Barboursville on Thursday
Local time
4:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barboursville, WV to Guyandotte, WV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7.2 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Barboursville, WV to Guyandotte, WV covers 7.2 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Midland Trail, 31st Street, Farmdale Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.6 miles on Midland Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 13m drive with frequent turns across 7.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Midland Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 5.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 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 13m drive. You will face about 4 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (5th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (Buffington Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 60 / Midland Trail
Turn left onto US 60 / Midland Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
5th Avenue
Turn slight right onto 5th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Buffington Street
Turn right onto Buffington Street
Navigation decision point
5
7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
6th Avenue
Turn left onto 6th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Midland Trail | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| 31st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Farmdale Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 5th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 6th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Buffington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Short Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Midland Trail
— 5.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barboursville, WV and Guyandotte, WV.
1
Start on Main Street
379 ft
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on CR 60/5
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmdale Road
3
Turn left onto US 60
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Midland Trail
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 60
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
31st Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Turn slight right onto 5th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto Buffington Street
432 ft
·
20 sec
·
Buffington Street
7
Turn left onto 6th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
6th Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
Short Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.13 one way
$2.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.23 | $2.46 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.33 | $2.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.63 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Guyandotte, WV
Afternoon in Guyandotte on Thursday
Local time
4:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
30 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
13m 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 Guyandotte, WV covers 7.2 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Midland Trail, 31st Street, Farmdale Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.6 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 $1.13 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 13m drive. You will face about 4 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (5th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (Buffington Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Barboursville, WV to Guyandotte, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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