Origin
Charleston, WV
Late night in Charleston on Friday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charleston, WV to Ceredo, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
59.4 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
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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Ceredo, WV
Arturo Añez.
Trip Overview
The drive from Charleston, WV to Ceredo, WV covers 59.4 miles and takes about 1h 9m 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, WV 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.4 miles on US 119. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 59.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 9m highway drive covering 59.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 119 and Quarrier Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.4 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 12 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 56.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 119 and Quarrier Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near US 119 / Pennsylvania Avenue South.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Charleston, WV to Ceredo, WV is easy. At 1h 9m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 57.4 miles (US 52): 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
57.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
US 52
Take the exit onto US 52 toward US 52 South, WV 75: Kenova, Ceredo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 52 South, WV 75: Kenova, Ceredo
4
57.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
WV 75
Turn right onto WV 75
Navigation decision point
6
59.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 119 | 56.4 mi | 1h 2m |
| Quarrier Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| WV 75 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Oak Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| C Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 52 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dickinson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Randolph Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 119
— 56.4 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston, WV and Ceredo, 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
56 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
US 119
Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
6
Take the exit onto US 52
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 52
Toward US 52 South, WV 75: Kenova, Ceredo
7
Turn right onto WV 75
446 ft
·
7 sec
·
WV 75
8
Continue on WV 75
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
WV 75
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto US 60
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Street
10
Continue on US 60
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
C Street
11
Turn right onto Main Street
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
12
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.7 mi from Charleston, WV · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.7 miles from Charleston, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ceredo, WV
The final approach into Ceredo, 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
$9.29 one way
$18.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.16 | $20.31 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.99 | $21.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.11 | $26.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.20 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.32 | $3.80 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Ceredo, WV
Late night in Ceredo on Friday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Milton, WV
30 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
19 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 9m 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 Ceredo, WV covers 59.4 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 119, Quarrier Street, WV 75. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.7 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 $9.29 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.
The drive from Charleston, WV to Ceredo, WV is easy. At 1h 9m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 57.4 miles (US 52): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Charleston, WV to Ceredo, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. 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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