Origin
Charleston, WV
Late night in Charleston on Saturday
Local time
1:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charleston, WV to Tyler Heights, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
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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Tyler Heights, WV
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Trip Overview
Charleston, WV to Tyler Heights, WV is 10.6 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Big Tyler Road/US 60/Kanawha Boulevard East, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region and the state of West Virginia. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns, making it a quick, straightforward journey. It's an easy connector if you're moving between these two points within Charleston's general vicinity or need to navigate this specific area.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating through neighborhoods and city streets for much of the 10.6 miles. With only 23% of the route on highways, the majority of your time will be spent on roads like Big Tyler Road, US 60, and Kanawha Boulevard East. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.6 miles on Big Tyler Road. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction as you make your way to Tyler Heights.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Big Tyler Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Quarrier Street.
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 18m 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 0.1 miles (Quarrier Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Kanawha Boulevard East): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Quarrier Street
Turn right onto Quarrier Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Court Street
Turn left onto Court Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Kanawha Boulevard East
At end of road, turn right onto Kanawha Boulevard East
Navigation decision point
3
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 60
Turn left onto US 60
Navigation decision point
4
5.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
WV 62 / West Washington Street
Turn right onto WV 62 / West Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Big Tyler Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| US 60 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Kanawha Boulevard East | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| West Washington Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Quarrier Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Patrick Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dickinson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Big Tyler Road
— 3.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston, WV and Tyler Heights, WV.
1
Start on Dickinson Street
486 ft
·
11 sec
·
Dickinson Street
2
Turn right onto Quarrier Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Quarrier Street
3
Turn left onto Court Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Court Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto Kanawha Boulevard East
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Kanawha Boulevard East
5
Turn slight right onto US 60
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Patrick Street
6
Turn left onto US 60
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 60
7
Turn right onto WV 62
259 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Washington Street
8
Turn straight onto WV 62
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Washington Street
9
Turn right onto WV 501
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Big Tyler Road
10
Turn left onto CR 5/2
94 ft
·
4 sec
·
Dover Drive
11
Arrive at destination
CR 5/2
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Tyler Heights, WV
Late night in Tyler Heights on Saturday
Local time
1:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 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
18m 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 Tyler Heights, WV covers 10.6 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Big Tyler Road, US 60, Kanawha Boulevard East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.3 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 $1.66 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 18m 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 0.1 miles (Quarrier Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Kanawha Boulevard East): Navigation decision point.
The route from Charleston, WV to Tyler Heights, 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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