Origin
Charleston, WV
Late night in Charleston on Friday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Charleston, WV to Coal City, WV
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
67.9 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
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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Coal City, WV
Braeson Holland
Trip Overview
The drive from Charleston, WV to Coal City, WV covers 67.9 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, US 121 FUT, Independence Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.7 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 67.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 27m highway drive covering 67.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and US 121 FUT. The longest continuous stretch is about 57.7 miles on I 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 57.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and US 121 FUT. You will hit about 14 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
6/10
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 67.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
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
6
58.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 42
Toward WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott
7
59.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
US 121 FUT
Keep slight right at fork onto US 121 FUT toward WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 42
Toward WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 57.7 mi | 1h 8m |
| US 121 FUT | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Independence Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Coal City Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| WV 16 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Independence School Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lee Street East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 57.7 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston, WV and Coal City, 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
58 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
I 64; I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 42
Toward WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott
8
Continue on US 121 FUT
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
Coalfields Expressway
Exit 42
Toward WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 121 FUT
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 121 FUT
Exit 42
Toward WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott
10
Take the exit onto WV 16; WV 97
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
WV 16; WV 97
11
Keep slight left at fork onto WV 16
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
WV 16
12
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 16
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
WV 16
13
At end of road, turn left onto CR 16/14
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
East Main Street
14
Turn right onto CR 29/6
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Independence School Road
15
Continue on CR 29/6
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Independence Road
16
At end of road, turn right onto Coal City Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Coal City Road
17
Continue on CR 29
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Coal City Road
18
Arrive at destination
CR 29
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34 mi from Charleston, WV · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34 miles from Charleston, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Coal City, WV
The final approach into Coal City, 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
$10.62 one way
$21.24 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.61 | $23.22 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.57 | $25.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.99 | $29.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.51 | $4.35 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Coal City, WV
Late night in Coal City on Friday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Montgomery, WV
34 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
34 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 27m 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 Coal City, WV covers 67.9 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, US 121 FUT, Independence Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34 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 $10.62 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 67.9 miles you will encounter 14 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.
The route from Charleston, WV to Coal City, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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