The drive from Moundsville, WV to Hurricane, WV covers 174.1 miles and takes about 3h 16m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WV 2, I 64, Energy Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.6 miles on WV 2.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
87 miles from Moundsville, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 40m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 16m. Total distance: 174.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The drive from Moundsville, WV to Hurricane, WV covers 174.1 miles and takes about 3h 16m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WV 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 76.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CH 250/88 / Jefferson Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 16m drive. You will face about 12 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 (CH 250/88 / Jefferson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CH 250/88 / 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 148.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|CH 250/88 / Jefferson Avenue
Turn right onto CH 250/88 / Jefferson Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|CH 250/88 / 7th Street
Turn right onto CH 250/88 / 7th Street
Navigation decision point
5
148.3 mi into trip|~2h 46m in
Take the exit toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
4
148.4 mi into trip|~2h 46m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
173 mi into trip|~3h 14m in
Take the exit toward CR 19: Hurricane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward CR 19: Hurricane
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
WV 2
76.6 mi
1h 22m
I 64
24.1 mi
26m
Energy Road
21.6 mi
25m
Chelsea Street
16.8 mi
19m
3rd Street
13.7 mi
15m
Emerson Avenue
5.1 mi
5m
North 4th Avenue
5 mi
5m
Vine Street
4.3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
WV 2
— 76.6 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moundsville, WV and Hurricane, WV.
1
Start on 5th Street
38 ft·3 sec·5th Street
2
Turn right onto CH 250/88
0.1 mi·15 sec·Jefferson Avenue
3
Turn right onto CH 250/88
0.2 mi·26 sec·7th Street
4
Turn left onto WV 2
1.2 mi·2 min·Lafayette Avenue
5
Continue on WV 2
22 mi·25 min·Energy Road
6
Continue on WV 2
1.3 mi·1 min·North State Route 2
7
Continue on WV 2
2.0 mi·2 min·3rd Street
8
Continue on WV 2
4.3 mi·4 min·Vine Street
9
Continue on WV 2
5.0 mi·5 min·North 4th Avenue
10
Turn left onto WV 2
269 ft·4 sec·Elizabeth Street
11
Turn right onto WV 2
17 mi·19 min·Chelsea Street
12
Continue on WV 2
12 mi·13 min·3rd Street
13
Continue on WV 2
5.1 mi·5 min·Emerson Avenue
14
Take the exit onto WV 2
77 mi·1 hr 22 min·WV 2
15
Continue on I 77
2.3 mi·2 min·I 77
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·12 sec
Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·34 sec
18
Merge onto I 64
24 mi·26 min·I 64
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Toward CR 19: Hurricane
20
Turn left onto CR 19
0.4 mi·34 sec·Hurricane Creek Road
21
Turn right onto WV 34
0.1 mi·18 sec·Teays Valley Road
22
Continue on WV 34
0.2 mi·21 sec·Midland Trail
23
Turn right onto WV 34 Alternate
357 ft·7 sec·WV 34 Alternate
24
Turn slight right
43 ft·1 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 87 miles from Moundsville, WV, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 38 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87 miles or 1h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hurricane, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Moundsville, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Moundsville, WV
This is one driving day of about 174.1 miles and 3h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Moundsville, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on WV 2 for about 76.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 87 mi from Moundsville, WV
· 1h 40m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.23 one way
$54.45 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$29.77
$59.54
premium
$4.70
$32.22
$64.44
diesel
$5.61
$38.44
$76.88
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.2
0
$18.28
$8.36
Efficient EV
43.5
0
$15.23
$6.96
EV Truck/SUV
69.6
0
$24.37
$11.14
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Moundsville, WV
Morning
in Moundsville on Friday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hurricane, WV
Morning
in Hurricane on Friday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
22 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
3h 16m 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 Moundsville, WV to Hurricane, WV covers 174.1 miles and takes about 3h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WV 2, I 64, Energy Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87 miles from Moundsville, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 16m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CH 250/88 / Jefferson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CH 250/88 / 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 148.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Moundsville, WV to Hurricane, 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.
