Origin
Bluefield, WV
Late night in Bluefield on Friday
Local time
3:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bluefield, WV to Gardner, WV
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
24m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bluefield, WV
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Gardner, WV
Jason Sherrod
Trip Overview
The drive from Bluefield, WV to Gardner, WV covers 18.7 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Big Laurel Highway, West Virginia Turnpike, Princeton Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.2 miles on Big Laurel Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 24m drive with frequent turns across 18.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Big Laurel Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.2 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 3.2 miles in near US 19; US 460 / Big Laurel Highway.
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 24m 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 3.2 miles (US 19; US 460 / Big Laurel Highway): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles (I 77 / West Virginia Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 19; US 460 / Big Laurel Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 19; US 460 / Big Laurel Highway
Navigation decision point
3
13.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
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
5
17.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward CR 7
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 14
Toward CR 7
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Big Laurel Highway | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| West Virginia Turnpike | 4 mi | 4m |
| Princeton Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Spanishburg-Athens Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Big Laurel Highway
— 10.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluefield, WV and Gardner, 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
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Virginia Turnpike
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 14
Toward CR 7
6
Turn left onto CR 7
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Spanishburg-Athens Road
7
Arrive at destination
CR 7
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.92 one way
$5.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.20 | $6.39 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.46 | $6.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.28
West Virginia Turnpike
(4 mi)
$0.28
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Gardner, WV
Late night in Gardner on Friday
Local time
3:02 AM
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m 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 Gardner, WV covers 18.7 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Big Laurel Highway, West Virginia Turnpike, Princeton Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.3 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 $2.92 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 24m 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 3.2 miles (US 19; US 460 / Big Laurel Highway): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles (I 77 / West Virginia Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Bluefield, WV to Gardner, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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