Origin
Cross Lanes, WV
Late night in Cross Lanes on Saturday
Local time
2:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cross Lanes, WV to Charleston, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
12.1 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cross Lanes, WV
Jan van der Wolf
Charleston, WV
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Cross Lanes, WV to Charleston, WV is 12.1 miles and takes about 15m via I 64, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, highway-focused drive stays within the Southeast region of West Virginia. It's a quick hop that's perfect for a same-day trip, connecting two points within the same state. You'll primarily be on interstate, making it a straightforward journey with minimal fuss. Consider this a practical transit rather than an extended scenic exploration.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 12.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 84% of the drive utilizing major roadways like I 64. You'll experience a consistent driving pace for the majority of the trip, including a significant stretch of 10.2 miles on I 64 without needing to exit. Expect a smooth, uninterrupted drive for most of the 15-minute duration. The roads are designed for efficiency, making this a quick connection between your starting and ending points.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 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 10.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Lee Street East. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near I 64.
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 15m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 11.4 miles (US 60 / Lee St Bridge): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
11.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward US 60: Civic Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 60: Civic Center
6
11.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 60 / Lee St Bridge
Turn right onto US 60 / Lee St Bridge
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
12.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Dickinson Street
Turn right onto Dickinson Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| Lee Street East | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Goff Mountain Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lee St Bridge | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dickinson Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 10.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cross Lanes, WV and Charleston, WV.
1
Start on WV 622
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Goff Mountain Road
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
3
Merge onto I 64
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 64
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 60: Civic Center
5
Turn right onto US 60
518 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lee St Bridge
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 60
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lee Street East
7
Turn right onto Dickinson Street
36 ft
·
0 sec
·
Dickinson Street
8
Arrive at destination
Dickinson Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.89 one way
$3.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 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 | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
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
Charleston, WV
Late night in Charleston on Saturday
Local time
2:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
15m 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 Cross Lanes, WV to Charleston, WV covers 12.1 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Lee Street East, Goff Mountain 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 6.1 miles from Cross Lanes, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.89 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 15m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 11.4 miles (US 60 / Lee St Bridge): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cross Lanes, WV to Charleston, 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Charleston, WV
More from Cross Lanes, WV
More trips to Charleston, WV
Explore more options from Cross Lanes, WV or browse trips ending in Charleston, WV.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse WV road trips.