Origin
Charleston, WV
Afternoon in Charleston on Friday
Local time
2:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charleston, WV to Barboursville, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
42.1 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Barboursville, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Charleston, WV to Barboursville, WV covers 42.1 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 119, Quarrier Street, Midland Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.5 miles on US 119. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 42.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 49m highway drive covering 42.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 119 and Quarrier Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 39.5 miles on US 119.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 119 is the longest continuous segment at about 39.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 119 and Quarrier Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near US 119 / Pennsylvania Avenue South.
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 49m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 119 / Pennsylvania Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 119): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 119 / Pennsylvania Avenue South
Turn left onto US 119 / Pennsylvania Avenue South
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 119
Take the ramp onto US 119 toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
5
40.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward WV 2, WV 193: Barboursville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 2, WV 193: Barboursville
5
41.1 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
US 60 / Midland Trail
Turn right onto US 60 / Midland Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
41.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
CR 60/5 / Farmdale Road
Turn left onto CR 60/5 / Farmdale Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 119 | 39.5 mi | 43m |
| Quarrier Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Midland Trail | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Farmdale Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Big Ben Bowen Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Dickinson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Randolph Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 119
— 39.5 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston, WV and Barboursville, WV.
1
Start on Dickinson Street
486 ft
·
11 sec
·
Dickinson Street
2
Turn right onto Quarrier Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Quarrier Street
3
Continue on Randolph Street
376 ft
·
16 sec
·
Randolph Street
4
Turn left onto US 119
310 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue South
5
Take the ramp onto US 119
40 mi
·
43 min
·
US 119
Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward WV 2, WV 193: Barboursville
7
Turn left onto WV 193
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Big Ben Bowen Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto US 60
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Midland Trail
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto CR 60/5
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmdale Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on Main Street
379 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.1 mi from Charleston, WV · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Charleston, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Barboursville, WV
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Barboursville, WV if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.58 one way
$13.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.30 | $18.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Barboursville, WV
Afternoon in Barboursville on Friday
Local time
2:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
Saint Albans, WV
21 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
2 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
49m 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 Barboursville, WV covers 42.1 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 119, Quarrier Street, Midland Trail. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.1 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 $6.58 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 49m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 119 / Pennsylvania Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 119): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Charleston, WV to Barboursville, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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