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Trip from Belle, WV to Tyler Heights, WV

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

35m

Distance

22.2 mi

36 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 33m ★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m

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

town in West Virginia, United States

Belle, WV

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Downtown Tyler Heights, WV, WV

Tyler Heights, WV

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Trip Overview

Belle, WV to Tyler Heights, WV is 22.2 miles and takes about 35 minutes via US 60 and Big Tyler Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, short drive that stays within the Southeast region of West Virginia. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for a same-day trip or as part of a larger itinerary. You'll mainly be on highways, so expect a relatively quick transit between these two points. It’s a practical connection for local travel within the state.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 22.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 62% of the mileage spent on faster roads. You'll experience stretches of highway driving, including a significant 13-mile segment on US 60, which allows for steady progress. The route blends these highway portions with local road sections like Big Tyler Road and West Washington Street, offering a slight change of pace as you approach your destination. It's not an overly complex or winding route, but rather a direct connection designed for efficient travel.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 60 is the longest continuous segment at about 13 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 60 and Big Tyler Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Simmons Creek Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.2 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 1 miles (Simmons Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles (58C): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
1 mi into trip | ~3m in | Simmons Creek Road

Turn right onto Simmons Creek Road

Navigation decision point

8
11.7 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 64

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64 toward I 64 West: Huntington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 101 Toward I 64 West: Huntington
7
12 mi into trip | ~18m in | 58C

Take the exit onto 58C toward US 60: Washington Street, Civic Center

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 60: Washington Street, Civic Center
6
12.7 mi into trip | ~19m in | Kanawha Boulevard West

Turn right onto Kanawha Boulevard West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
16.9 mi into trip | ~26m in | WV 62 / West Washington Street

Turn right onto WV 62 / West Washington Street

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 Belle, WV to Tyler Heights, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Civic Center along the way.

Civic Center

12 mi in | ~18m | via 58C

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 60 13 mi 18m
Big Tyler Road 3.6 mi 6m
West Washington Street 1.7 mi 3m
Kanawha Boulevard West 1.5 mi 2m
West Dupont Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Pennsylvania Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Old US 60 0.3 mi 1m
I 64 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 60 — 13 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belle, WV and Tyler Heights, WV.

1

Start on CR 60/18

0.3 mi · 1 min · Old US 60
2

Continue on West Dupont Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Dupont Avenue
3

Turn right onto Simmons Creek Road

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Simmons Creek Road
4

Turn straight onto US 60

5.5 mi · 7 min · US 60
5

Take the ramp onto US 60

5.0 mi · 6 min · US 60
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64

0.3 mi · 29 sec · I 64
Exit 101 Toward I 64 West: Huntington Use the slight left lane.
7

Take the exit onto 58C

0.1 mi · 18 sec · 58C
Toward US 60: Washington Street, Civic Center Use the slight right lane.
8

Continue on US 119

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue South

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue South
10

Turn right onto Kanawha Boulevard West

1.5 mi · 2 min · Kanawha Boulevard West
Use the right lane.
11

Turn slight right onto US 60

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Patrick Street
12

Turn left onto US 60

2.5 mi · 3 min · US 60
13

Turn right onto WV 62

259 ft · 7 sec · West Washington Street
14

Turn straight onto WV 62

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street
15

Turn right onto WV 501

3.6 mi · 6 min · Big Tyler Road
16

Turn left onto CR 5/2

94 ft · 4 sec · Dover Drive
17

Arrive at destination

CR 5/2

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.47 one way

$6.94 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $3.80 $7.59
premium $4.70 $4.11 $8.22
diesel $5.61 $4.90 $9.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.7 0 $2.33 $1.07
Efficient EV 5.6 0 $1.94 $0.89
EV Truck/SUV 8.9 0 $3.11 $1.42

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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

Belle, WV

Afternoon in Belle on Friday

Local time

12:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tyler Heights, WV

Afternoon in Tyler Heights on Friday

Local time

12:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

3 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

35m 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 Belle, WV to Tyler Heights, WV covers 22.2 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 60, Big Tyler Road, West Washington 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 11.1 miles from Belle, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.47 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 22.2 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 1 miles (Simmons Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles (58C): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Belle, WV to Tyler Heights, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Civic Center along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Gauley River National Recreation Area.

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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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