Origin
Doane, WV
Morning in Doane on Friday
Local time
9:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Doane, WV to Kenova, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
53.3 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Doane, WV
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Kenova, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Doane, WV to Kenova, WV covers 53.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 23, US 52, WV 152 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.1 miles on US 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 53.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 14m highway drive covering 53.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 23 and US 52. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.1 miles on US 23.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and US 52. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near US 52.
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 1h 14m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (US 52): Navigation decision point; at 26.3 miles (WV 37): Navigation decision point; at 27.9 miles (KY 3 / Old US Hwy 23): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
8.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 52
At end of road, turn right onto US 52
Navigation decision point
4
26.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
WV 37
Turn left onto WV 37
Navigation decision point
5
27.9 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
KY 3 / Old US Hwy 23
At end of road, turn right onto KY 3 / Old US Hwy 23
Navigation decision point
5
52.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward US 52 South, WV 75: Kenova, Ceredo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 52 South, WV 75: Kenova, Ceredo
5
52.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
WV 75
Turn left onto WV 75
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 21.1 mi | 23m |
| US 52 | 17.7 mi | 26m |
| WV 152 | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| CR 35 | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Old US Hwy 23 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| I 64 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| WV 37 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Madison Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 21.1 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Doane, WV and Kenova, WV.
1
Start on CR 35
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
CR 35
2
Turn straight onto WV 152
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
WV 152
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 52
18 mi
·
26 min
·
US 52
4
Turn left onto WV 37
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
WV 37
5
Turn left onto East Madison Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Madison Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto KY 3
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Old US Hwy 23
7
Turn right onto US 23
21 mi
·
23 min
·
US 23
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
9
Merge onto I 64
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 64
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 52 South, WV 75: Kenova, Ceredo
11
Turn left onto WV 75
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
WV 75
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on WV 75
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
WV 75
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on 14th Street
50 ft
·
2 sec
·
14th Street
14
Arrive at destination
14th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.7 mi from Doane, WV · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Doane, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kenova, WV
The final approach into Kenova, 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
$8.33 one way
$16.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.11 | $18.23 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.86 | $19.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Kenova, WV
Morning in Kenova on Friday
Local time
9:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Wayne, WV
27 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
25 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 14m 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 Doane, WV to Kenova, WV covers 53.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 23, US 52, WV 152. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.7 miles from Doane, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.33 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 1h 14m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (US 52): Navigation decision point; at 26.3 miles (WV 37): Navigation decision point; at 27.9 miles (KY 3 / Old US Hwy 23): Navigation decision point.
The route from Doane, WV to Kenova, 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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