Origin
Charleston, WV
Morning in Charleston on Saturday
Local time
11:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charleston, WV to Ansted, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
49.1 mi
79 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charleston, WV
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Ansted, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Charleston, WV to Ansted, WV covers 49.1 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Dupont Avenue, I 64, Midland Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.9 miles on East Dupont Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 49.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Charleston, WV to Ansted, WV covers 49.1 miles and takes about 1h 10m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Dupont Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 26.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 60 / Brooks Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 49.1 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 0.3 miles (US 60 / Brooks Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 60 / Brooks Street
Turn left onto US 60 / Brooks Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 64, I 77, I 79
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64, I 77, I 79
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 64 East, I 77 South: Beckley
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 East, I 77 South: Beckley
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 64; I 77
Merge onto I 64; I 77
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
15.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward US 60, WV 61: Chelyan, Cedar Grove
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 60, WV 61: Chelyan, Cedar Grove
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Charleston, WV and Ansted, WV, road signs point toward Cedar Grove and Montgomery.
Cedar Grove
15.9 mi in
|
~19m
Montgomery
16.8 mi in
|
~20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Dupont Avenue | 26.9 mi | 40m |
| I 64 | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| Midland Trail | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| West Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Lee Street East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kanawha Boulevard East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brooks Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dickinson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Dupont Avenue
— 26.9 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston, WV and Ansted, WV.
1
Start on Dickinson Street
36 ft
·
4 sec
·
Dickinson Street
2
Turn right onto US 60
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Lee Street East
3
Turn left onto US 60
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Brooks Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 64, I 77, I 79
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 64 East, I 77 South: Beckley
6
Merge onto I 64; I 77
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 64; I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 60, WV 61: Chelyan, Cedar Grove
8
Turn slight right
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 60: Cedar Grove, Montgomery
9
Turn straight onto US 60
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Kanawha Boulevard East
10
Continue on US 60
27 mi
·
40 min
·
East Dupont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 60
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Midland Trail
12
Continue on US 60
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
US 60
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.5 mi from Charleston, WV · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.5 miles from Charleston, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ansted, WV
The final approach into Ansted, WV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.68 one way
$15.36 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.40 | $16.79 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.09 | $18.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.87 | $3.14 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Ansted, WV
Morning in Ansted on Saturday
Local time
11:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Montgomery, WV
25 mi in
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
12 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
1h 10m 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 Charleston, WV to Ansted, WV covers 49.1 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Dupont Avenue, I 64, Midland Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.5 miles from Charleston, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.68 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 49.1 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 0.3 miles (US 60 / Brooks Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Charleston, WV and Ansted, WV, road signs point toward Cedar Grove and Montgomery.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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