Origin
Charleston, WV
Evening in Charleston on Thursday
Local time
5:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charleston, WV to MacArthur, WV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
67.7 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 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
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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MacArthur, WV
Jason Sherrod
Trip Overview
The drive from Charleston, WV to MacArthur, WV covers 67.7 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, West Virginia Turnpike, Harper Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.8 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 67.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 26m highway drive covering 67.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and West Virginia Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.8 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 22 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 58.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and West Virginia Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 60 / Brooks Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.7 miles you will encounter 18 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 18 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
6
61.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 64 West: Bluefield, Charleston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 West: Bluefield, Charleston
8
65.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
I 64
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64 toward I 64 West, I 77 North: Charleston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 64 West, I 77 North: Charleston
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 58.8 mi | 1h 9m |
| West Virginia Turnpike | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Harper Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| South Kanawha Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Joe L. Smith Drive | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| West Neville Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lee Street East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brooks Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 58.8 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston, WV and MacArthur, 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
55 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
I 64; I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 44
Toward WV 3: Beckley
8
Turn left onto WV 3
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Harper Road
9
Continue on WV 3
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Neville Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto South Heber Street
152 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Heber Street
11
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn right onto WV 210
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Kanawha Street
13
Turn left onto Larew Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Larew Avenue
14
Turn right onto Worley Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Worley Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 19
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Eisenhower Drive
16
Turn left onto US 19 BYP
41 ft
·
0 sec
·
US 19 BYP
17
Turn right onto Joe L. Smith Drive
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
Joe L. Smith Drive
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 64 West: Bluefield, Charleston
19
Merge onto I 64
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 64
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 64
Toward I 64 West, I 77 North: Charleston
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto I 64; I 77
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Virginia Turnpike
22
Arrive at destination
I 64; I 77
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.8 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 33.8 miles from Charleston, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in MacArthur, WV
The final approach into MacArthur, 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
$10.59 one way
$21.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.58 | $23.15 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.53 | $25.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.95 | $29.89 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
West Virginia Turnpike
(2.1 mi)
$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$0
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 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 | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.48 | $4.33 |
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
MacArthur, WV
Evening in MacArthur on Thursday
Local time
5:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
13 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 26m 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 MacArthur, WV covers 67.7 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, West Virginia Turnpike, Harper 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 33.8 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 $10.59 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 67.7 miles you will encounter 18 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 MacArthur, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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