Origin
Logan, WV
Morning in Logan on Friday
Local time
8:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Logan, WV to Charleston, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
57.3 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Logan, WV
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Charleston, WV
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Trip Overview
This 57.3-mile journey from Logan to Charleston, West Virginia, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 8 minutes. Primarily utilizing US 119, WV 73, and Ferry Street, this route offers a highway-focused experience with 97% of the drive on these main roads. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, it's an economical option for a quick transition within the Southeast region of West Virginia. This drive is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing you to easily reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 57.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 97% of the 57.3 miles spent on major routes like US 119 and WV 73. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 52.7 miles on US 119, suggesting a consistent and straightforward driving experience for the majority of the trip. This profile indicates a route that prioritizes efficient travel over varied terrain or frequent local road detours.
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 119 is the longest continuous segment at about 52.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 119 and WV 73. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Dingess 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 1h 8m drive. You will face about 8 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 (Dingess Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WV 10 / Logan Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (WV 73): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Dingess Street
Turn left onto Dingess Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WV 10 / Logan Boulevard
Turn right onto WV 10 / Logan Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WV 73
Turn right onto WV 73
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward US 119 North: Charleston
Navigation decision point
Toward US 119 North: Charleston
5
56.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
Ferry Street
At end of road, turn left onto Ferry Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 119 | 52.7 mi | 1h |
| WV 73 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Ferry Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Logan Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| MacCorkle Avenue Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Side Bridge | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dickinson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dingess Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 119
— 52.7 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Logan, WV and Charleston, WV.
1
Start on White Street
15 ft
·
5 sec
·
White Street
2
Turn left onto Dingess Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Dingess Street
3
Turn right onto WV 10
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Logan Boulevard
4
Continue on WV 73
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
WV 73
5
Turn right onto WV 73
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
WV 73
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward US 119 North: Charleston
7
Merge onto US 119
53 mi
·
1 hr
·
US 119
8
Turn slight right
164 ft
·
6 sec
9
Turn straight onto WV 61
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
MacCorkle Avenue Southeast
10
Turn right onto Thayer Street
347 ft
·
15 sec
·
Thayer Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto Ferry Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Ferry Street
12
Turn left onto South Side Bridge
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Side Bridge
13
Continue on Dickinson Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Dickinson Street
14
Arrive at destination
Dickinson Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.6 mi from Logan, WV · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.6 miles from Logan, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Charleston, WV
The final approach into Charleston, 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
$8.96 one way
$17.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.80 | $19.59 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.61 | $21.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.65 | $25.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.02 | $3.67 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Morning in Charleston on Friday
Local time
8:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Madison, WV
29 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
18 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
1h 8m 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 Logan, WV to Charleston, WV covers 57.3 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 119, WV 73, Ferry 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 28.6 miles from Logan, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.96 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 8m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Dingess Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WV 10 / Logan Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (WV 73): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Logan, WV to Charleston, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. 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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