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Trip from Bluefield, WV to Hurricane, WV

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

Drive Time

2h 33m

Distance

130.8 mi

211 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 23m ★
6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 54m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 53m
8 PM
2h 28m

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

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city in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States

Bluefield, WV

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rapidly rotating storm system that forms in the tropics

Hurricane, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bluefield, WV to Hurricane, WV covers 130.8 miles and takes about 2h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Virginia Turnpike, I 64, Big Laurel Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.3 miles on West Virginia Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.45 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

65.4 miles from Bluefield, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 33m. Total distance: 130.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 33m highway drive covering 130.8 miles, with most of the trip on West Virginia Turnpike and I 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 91.3 miles on West Virginia Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Virginia Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 91.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Virginia Turnpike and I 64. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 13.8 miles in near I 77 / West Virginia Turnpike.

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 2h 33m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 13.8 miles (I 77 / West Virginia Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.1 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 129.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

5
13.8 mi into trip | ~18m in | I 77 / West Virginia Turnpike

Merge onto I 77 / West Virginia Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
105.1 mi into trip | ~2h 3m 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
4
129.7 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in

Take the exit toward CR 19: Hurricane

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward CR 19: Hurricane
4
130.1 mi into trip | ~2h 32m in | CR 19 / Hurricane Creek Road

Turn left onto CR 19 / Hurricane Creek Road

Navigation decision point

4
130.8 mi into trip | ~2h 33m in | WV 34 Alternate

Turn right onto WV 34 Alternate

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Virginia Turnpike 91.3 mi 1h 45m
I 64 24.6 mi 27m
Big Laurel Highway 10.2 mi 12m
Princeton Avenue 3.2 mi 5m
Hurricane Creek Road 0.4 mi <1m
Midland Trail 0.2 mi <1m
Teays Valley Road 0.1 mi <1m
WV 34 Alternate <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: West Virginia Turnpike — 91.3 mi, about 1h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bluefield, WV and Hurricane, WV.

1

Start on US 19; US 52 Truck

3.2 mi · 5 min · Princeton Avenue
2

At end of road, turn left onto US 19; US 460

10 mi · 12 min · Big Laurel Highway
3

Turn left

0.4 mi · 53 sec
4

Merge onto I 77

91 mi · 1 hr 45 min · West Virginia Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64

25 mi · 27 min · I 64
Exit 101 Toward I 64 West: Huntington Use the slight left lane.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec
Toward CR 19: Hurricane
7

Turn left onto CR 19

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Hurricane Creek Road
8

Turn right onto WV 34

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Teays Valley Road
9

Continue on WV 34

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Midland Trail
10

Turn right onto WV 34 Alternate

357 ft · 7 sec · WV 34 Alternate
11

Turn slight right

43 ft · 1 sec
12

Arrive at destination

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.4 miles from Bluefield, WV, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.3 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 29 miles or 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 65.4 miles or 1h 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hurricane, WV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bluefield, 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 Bluefield, WV

This is one driving day of about 130.8 miles and 2h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Bluefield, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on West Virginia Turnpike for about 91.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 65.4 mi from Bluefield, WV · 1h 18m into the drive

town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fayetteville, WV

65 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

Shady Spring, WV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fayetteville, WV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65.4 miles from Bluefield, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before West Virginia Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.3 miles.

Arriving in Hurricane, WV

The final approach into Hurricane, 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 Hurricane, WV.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gauley River National Recreation Area

Gauley River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River cont...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 76.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.45 one way

$40.91 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $22.36 $44.73
premium $4.70 $24.21 $48.42
diesel $5.61 $28.88 $57.76

Estimated Tolls: $6.39

West Virginia Turnpike (91.3 mi) $6.39

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Tolls

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.2 0 $13.73 $6.28
Efficient EV 32.7 0 $11.45 $5.23
EV Truck/SUV 52.3 0 $18.31 $8.37

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bluefield, WV

Morning in Bluefield on Friday

Local time

7:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hurricane, WV

Morning in Hurricane on Friday

Local time

7:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Fayetteville, WV

65 mi in

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

20 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

2h 33m 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 Bluefield, WV to Hurricane, WV covers 130.8 miles and takes about 2h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Virginia Turnpike, I 64, Big Laurel Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 65.4 miles from Bluefield, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.45 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 2h 33m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 13.8 miles (I 77 / West Virginia Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.1 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 129.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

The route from Bluefield, WV to Hurricane, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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