Trip from Bluefield, WV to Moundsville, WV

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Drive Time

4h 51m

Distance

253.5 mi

408 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 38m ★

6 AM

4h 51m

8 AM

5h 18m

10 AM

5h 1m

12 PM

4h 58m

3 PM

5h 2m

5 PM

5h 17m

8 PM

4h 43m

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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Moundsville, WV

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Bluefield to Moundsville spans 255.1 miles across West Virginia, a journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 25 minutes. You will navigate a mix of routes, including the Big Laurel Highway, the West Virginia Turnpike, and I-77 North. Given the duration, this trip is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $40 on fuel for the trek. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of the state, you will remain in a familiar geographic area throughout your transit.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

126.8 miles from Bluefield, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features technical stretches that keep you engaged as you navigate the winding topography. You will find that the highway share is 0 percent, meaning you should anticipate a more hands-on driving experience rather than long periods of cruise control. With the longest stretch being 0 miles on the Big Laurel Highway, the road requires constant adjustments and focus. Expect the character of the journey to shift as you move away from Bluefield and transition through the local road network toward Moundsville.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 20 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 77. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.8 miles in near I 77 / West Virginia Turnpike.

Route Complexity 5/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 253.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 13.8 miles (I 77 / West Virginia Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.1 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 107 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

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.

105.1 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in | I 77

Keep slight right at fork onto I 77 toward I 77 North: Parkersburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg

107 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in | I 77

Keep slight left at fork onto I 77 toward I 77 North: Parkersburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg

183.8 mi into trip | ~3h 28m in | WV 2

Take the exit onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

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

Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North P...

184.2 mi into trip | ~3h 29m in | WV 2

Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North P...

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 Bluefield, WV to Moundsville, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Parkersburg along the way.

Parkersburg

183.8 mi in | ~3h 28m | via WV 2

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Virginia Turnpike	91.3 mi	1h 45m
I 77	78.7 mi	1h 24m
North State Rt. 2	22.8 mi	27m
2nd Street	16.9 mi	19m
State Route 2	11.7 mi	13m
Big Laurel Highway	10.2 mi	12m
Emerson Avenue	5 mi	5m
Wells Street	5 mi	5m

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 Moundsville, WV.

Start on US 19; US 52 Truck

3.2 mi · 5 min · Princeton Avenue

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

10 mi · 12 min · Big Laurel Highway

Turn left

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Merge onto I 77

91 mi · 1 hr 45 min · West Virginia Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 77

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 77

Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 77

77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · I 77

Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg

Take the exit onto WV 2

0.4 mi · 47 sec · WV 2

Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2

136 ft · 3 sec · WV 2

Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

Continue on WV 2

5.0 mi · 5 min · Emerson Avenue

Continue on WV 2

12 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

Continue on WV 2

17 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

Turn right onto WV 2

5.0 mi · 5 min · Wells Street

Continue on WV 2

4.3 mi · 4 min · Vine Street

Continue on WV 2

2.0 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

Continue on WV 2

1.3 mi · 1 min · North State Route 2

Continue on WV 2

23 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2

Turn right onto CH 250/88

0.2 mi · 31 sec · 7th Street

Turn left onto CH 250/88

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Jefferson Avenue

Turn left onto 5th Street

38 ft · 1 sec · 5th Street

Arrive at destination

5th Street

Trip Plan

For a smooth trip, aim to depart early in the morning to account for the winding nature of these local roads. Since you only have one designated stop planned, use that time wisely to stretch and refresh before tackling the remaining miles. Keep your $40 fuel budget handy and fill up before leaving Bluefield to avoid hunting for stations on less familiar local stretches. Because the drive is technically demanding, stay alert to the changing road conditions and potential curves that define this path. Flexibility is your best asset here, so don't hesitate to pull over if you feel the pace of the turn-heavy roads warrants a brief extra break.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 126.8 miles from Bluefield, WV, or about 2h 27m 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 126.8 miles or 2h 27m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 56m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bluefield, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 253.5 miles and 4h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 126.8 mi from Bluefield, WV · 2h 27m into the drive

suburb in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Meads, KY

127 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

Meads, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Meads, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 126.8 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 Moundsville, WV

The final approach into Moundsville, 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 Moundsville, WV.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.64 one way

$79.28 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 89 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$43.34	$86.69
premium	$4.70	$46.92	$93.83
diesel	$5.61	$55.97	$111.94

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

$40

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 88.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	76.1	0	$26.62	$12.17
Efficient EV	63.4	0	$22.18	$10.14
EV Truck/SUV	101.4	1	$35.49	$16.22

Gas CO2

89 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Bluefield, WV

Afternoon in Bluefield on Tuesday

Local time

4:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Moundsville, WV

Afternoon in Moundsville on Tuesday

Local time

4:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

24 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

4h 51m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Moundsville, WV covers 253.5 miles and takes about 4h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Virginia Turnpike, I 77, North State Rt. 2. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 126.8 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 $39.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Bluefield, WV to Moundsville, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Parkersburg along the way.

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Trip from Bluefield, WV to Moundsville, WV

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Moundsville, WV

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bluefield, WV

Moundsville, WV

Same local time

24 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 51m on the road

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