Origin
Hurricane, WV
Evening in Hurricane on Thursday
Local time
5:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hurricane, WV to Saint Albans, WV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
18m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
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 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hurricane, WV
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Saint Albans, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hurricane, WV to Saint Albans, WV covers 12.4 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 60, Midland Trail, 2nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.8 miles on US 60. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 12.4 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 (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 18m highway drive covering 12.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 60 and Midland Trail. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.8 miles on US 60.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 60 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 60 and Midland Trail. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WV 34 Alternate.
Driving Effort
4/10
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 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WV 34 Alternate): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WV 34 / Midland Trail): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 60; WV 34): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WV 34 Alternate
Turn left onto WV 34 Alternate
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WV 34 / Midland Trail
At end of road, turn right onto WV 34 / Midland Trail
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 60; WV 34
At end of road, turn left onto US 60; WV 34
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 60
Keep slight left at fork onto US 60
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
12.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CR 6/16 / 2nd Street
Turn right onto CR 6/16 / 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 60 | 10.8 mi | 16m |
| Midland Trail | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| WV 34 Alternate | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 60
— 10.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hurricane, WV and Saint Albans, WV.
1
Start on this road
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto WV 34 Alternate
357 ft
·
11 sec
·
WV 34 Alternate
3
At end of road, turn right onto WV 34
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Midland Trail
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 60; WV 34
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
US 60; WV 34
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 60
11 mi
·
15 min
·
US 60
6
Turn right onto CR 6/16
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
2nd Street
7
Arrive at destination
CR 6/16
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.94 one way
$3.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.29 | $4.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 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 | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
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
Saint Albans, WV
Evening in Saint Albans on Thursday
Local time
5:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°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 warmer 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 Hurricane, WV to Saint Albans, WV covers 12.4 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 60, Midland Trail, 2nd Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.2 miles from Hurricane, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.94 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 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WV 34 Alternate): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WV 34 / Midland Trail): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 60; WV 34): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hurricane, WV to Saint Albans, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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