Origin
Madison, WV
Night in Madison on Thursday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madison, WV to Garrison, WV
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
36 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madison, WV
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Garrison, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Madison, WV to Garrison, WV covers 36 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Daniel Boone Parkway, Coal River Road, Seng Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19 miles on Daniel Boone Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 36 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Madison, WV to Garrison, WV covers 36 miles and takes about 1h 6m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Daniel Boone Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 19 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near WV 3 / Daniel Boone Parkway.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Madison, WV to Garrison, WV is easy. At 1h 6m with 54% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (WV 3 / Daniel Boone Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 33.9 miles (CH 24 / Seng Creek Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
WV 3 / Daniel Boone Parkway
Turn right onto WV 3 / Daniel Boone Parkway
Navigation decision point
4
33.9 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
CH 24 / Seng Creek Road
Turn left onto CH 24 / Seng Creek Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Boone Parkway | 19 mi | 33m |
| Coal River Road | 10.8 mi | 18m |
| Seng Creek Road | 2.1 mi | 8m |
| Smoot Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US 119 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Daniel Boone Parkway
— 19 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison, WV and Garrison, WV.
1
Start on WV 85
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn straight onto WV 85
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Smoot Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 119
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 119
4
Turn right onto WV 3
19 mi
·
33 min
·
Daniel Boone Parkway
5
Continue on WV 3
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Coal River Road
6
Continue on WV 3
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
7
Turn left onto CH 24
2.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Seng Creek Road
8
Arrive at destination
CH 24
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18 mi from Madison, WV · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Madison, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Garrison, WV
The final approach into Garrison, 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
$5.63 one way
$11.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.16 | $12.31 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.66 | $13.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Garrison, WV
Night in Garrison on Thursday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Chesapeake, WV
18 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 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 6m 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 Madison, WV to Garrison, WV covers 36 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Daniel Boone Parkway, Coal River Road, Seng Creek Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18 miles from Madison, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.63 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.
The drive from Madison, WV to Garrison, WV is easy. At 1h 6m with 54% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (WV 3 / Daniel Boone Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 33.9 miles (CH 24 / Seng Creek Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Madison, WV to Garrison, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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