Origin
Charleston, WV
Evening in Charleston on Tuesday
Local time
6:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charleston, WV to Saint Albans, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
20m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
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6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
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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Saint Albans, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion between Charleston and Saint Albans, you are looking at a brief 13.5-mile journey that typically takes about 20 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited as a simple one-day outing, as the distance is short enough that you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You will primarily utilize US 119, WV 25, and Quarrier Street to navigate between these two Southeast West Virginia locations. Budgeting for this drive is straightforward, with fuel costs expected to hover around $2. Since the transit time is so minimal, this route offers maximum flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to move between the cities with ease. Whether you are commuting or just exploring the local area, this direct path keeps your travel time to a minimum.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
6.7 miles from Charleston, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 83% of your travel occurring on higher-speed roads. You will spend the bulk of your time behind the wheel on US 119, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of the route at 7.9 miles. While the highway portions allow for a steady pace, transitioning onto WV 25 and Quarrier Street provides a shift in the driving experience as you enter more localized environments. Expect a consistent, efficient feel that prioritizes speed over winding backroads. It is a functional, no-nonsense trip that gets you to your destination quickly without the need for complex navigation or lengthy stretches of stop-and-go traffic.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Quarrier Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
675 ft
589 ft
Total Climb
150 ft
Total Descent
132 ft
Highest Point
675 ft
~5.8 mi in
Elevation Range
85 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Charleston, WV to Saint Albans, WV is easy. At 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Charleston, WV to Saint Albans, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Quarrier Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Randolph Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pennsylvania Avenue South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WV 25 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Center Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Quarrier Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston, WV and Saint Albans, WV.
1
Start on Dickinson Street
486 ft
·
12 sec
·
Dickinson Street
2
Turn right onto Quarrier Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Quarrier Street
3
Continue on Randolph Street
377 ft
·
16 sec
·
Randolph Street
4
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue South
312 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue South
5
Take the ramp straight toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
6
Take the exit slight right toward WV 25: Institute
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
WV 25: Institute
7
Keep slight right to continue on WV 25: Institute
463 ft
·
11 sec
·
WV 25: Institute
8
Turn straight
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
9
Continue straight
3.1 mi
·
4 min
10
Turn left onto Center Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Center Street
11
Continue on The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge
12
Continue on 3rd Street
469 ft
·
19 sec
·
3rd Street
13
Turn right onto MacCorkle Avenue
374 ft
·
14 sec
·
MacCorkle Avenue
14
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
2nd Street
15
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Because this is such a short trip, you have the advantage of total scheduling flexibility. You won't need to plan for any formal stops, as the 20-minute duration is easily manageable in one go. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before departing, though with a $2 estimated cost, you are unlikely to need a mid-trip fill-up. Since the majority of your time is spent on US 119, stay alert for changes in speed limits as you transition between the highway and local streets. Use the short duration to your benefit by choosing a departure time that avoids peak traffic hours, ensuring your quick trip remains as smooth as possible.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 6.7 miles from Charleston, WV, or about 10m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 13.5 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.7 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Albans, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Charleston, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Charleston, WV
This is one driving day of about 13.5 miles and 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Charleston, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.7 mi from Charleston, WV · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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
Arriving in Saint Albans, WV
The final approach into Saint Albans, WV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Saint Albans, WV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Saint Albans, WV
Evening in Saint Albans on Tuesday
Local time
6:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
50 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
20m 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 Saint Albans, WV covers 13.5 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Quarrier Street, Randolph Street, Pennsylvania Avenue South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.7 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 $2.11 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 Saint Albans, WV is easy. At 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Charleston, WV to Saint Albans, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Charleston, WV to Saint Albans, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 589 ft to 675 ft elevation with about 150 ft of total climbing.
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