Origin
Clendenin, WV
Morning in Clendenin on Friday
Local time
8:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Clendenin, WV to Tyler Heights, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
34.7 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clendenin, WV
Federated Art
Tyler Heights, WV
Federated Art
Trip Overview
The drive from Clendenin, WV to Tyler Heights, WV covers 34.7 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Big Tyler Road, US 60 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.9 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 34.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 34.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 119 / Elk River Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 34.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 119 / Elk River Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 119 / Elk River Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 119 / Elk River Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
24.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
9
24.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 60: Washington Street, Civic Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 60: Washington Street, Civic Center
6
25.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Kanawha Boulevard West
Turn right onto Kanawha Boulevard West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
29.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
WV 62 / West Washington Street
Turn right onto WV 62 / West Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Clendenin, WV to Tyler Heights, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Civic Center along the way.
Civic Center
24.3 mi in
|
~29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 18.9 mi | 20m |
| Big Tyler Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| US 60 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Spencer Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| West Washington Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Kanawha Boulevard West | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| I 77 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
— 18.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clendenin, WV and Tyler Heights, WV.
1
Start on CR 4/1
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Maywood Avenue East
2
Turn right onto French Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
French Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 119
163 ft
·
2 sec
·
Elk River Road
4
Continue on US 119
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Charleston Clendenin Road
5
Turn left onto US 119
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Beech Street
6
Continue on US 119
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Spencer Road
7
Turn straight onto CR 13/15
269 ft
·
4 sec
·
CR 13/15
8
Continue on Cort 5/3
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Cort 5/3
9
Continue on CR 5/3
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Bufflick Road
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
11
Merge onto I 79
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
12
Merge onto I 77
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 77
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 60: Washington Street, Civic Center
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto US 119
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Bigley Avenue
16
Continue on US 119
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue South
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue South
18
Turn right onto Kanawha Boulevard West
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kanawha Boulevard West
Use the right lane.
19
Turn slight right onto US 60
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Patrick Street
20
Turn left onto US 60
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 60
21
Turn right onto WV 62
259 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Washington Street
22
Turn straight onto WV 62
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Washington Street
23
Turn right onto WV 501
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Big Tyler Road
24
Turn left onto CR 5/2
94 ft
·
4 sec
·
Dover Drive
25
Arrive at destination
CR 5/2
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.3 mi from Clendenin, WV · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from Clendenin, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tyler Heights, WV
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Tyler Heights, WV if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.43 one way
$10.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Tyler Heights, WV
Morning in Tyler Heights on Friday
Local time
8:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Charleston, WV
17 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
27 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
47m 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 Clendenin, WV to Tyler Heights, WV covers 34.7 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Big Tyler Road, US 60. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.3 miles from Clendenin, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.43 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 34.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 119 / Elk River Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Clendenin, WV to Tyler Heights, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Civic Center along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gauley River National Recreation Area.
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. National park proximity is from the NPS API. 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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