Origin
Moundsville, WV
Afternoon in Moundsville on Tuesday
Local time
4:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moundsville, WV to Saint Albans, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 5m
Distance
161.8 mi
260 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 54m
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6 AM
3h 6m
8 AM
3h 29m
10 AM
3h 14m
12 PM
3h 12m
3 PM
3h 15m
5 PM
3h 28m
8 PM
2h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moundsville, WV
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Saint Albans, WV
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Trip Overview
Spanning 161.8 miles, this trek from Moundsville to Saint Albans is a straightforward journey that takes approximately 3 hours and 5 minutes to complete. Because the total duration is quite manageable, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend about $26 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your regional travel. Your path sticks within the Southeast region of West Virginia, offering a consistent feel from start to finish. It is a practical choice if you are looking to get from point A to point B without overcomplicating your travel itinerary.
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
80.9 miles from Moundsville, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience that balances highway efficiency with local road navigation. About 57% of your travel time will be spent on highways, providing a steady rhythm for the majority of the trip. The most significant portion of your drive occurs on WV 2, which features a 76.6-mile stretch that serves as the backbone of your journey. As you transition from the main arteries onto roads like Energy Road and Chelsea Street, the pace shifts, requiring you to remain alert to changing road types. Navigating these varied conditions ensures the drive remains engaging rather than a monotonous interstate grind.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jefferson Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
860 ft
615 ft
Total Climb
581 ft
Total Descent
661 ft
Highest Point
860 ft
~107.9 mi in
Elevation Range
245 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Moundsville, WV to Saint Albans, WV is easy. At 3h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Moundsville, WV to Saint Albans, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 7th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lafayette Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Energy Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 2 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Vine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 4th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Jefferson Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moundsville, WV and Saint Albans, WV.
1
Start on 5th Street
39 ft
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4 sec
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5th Street
2
Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Jefferson Avenue
3
Turn right onto 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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7th Street
4
Turn left onto Lafayette Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Lafayette Avenue
5
Continue on Energy Road
22 mi
·
25 min
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Energy Road
6
Continue on North State Route 2
1.3 mi
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1 min
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North State Route 2
7
Continue on 3rd Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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3rd Street
8
Continue on Vine Street
4.3 mi
·
4 min
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Vine Street
9
Continue on North 4th Avenue
5.0 mi
·
5 min
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North 4th Avenue
10
Turn left onto Elizabeth Street
269 ft
·
4 sec
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Elizabeth Street
11
Turn right onto Chelsea Street
17 mi
·
19 min
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Chelsea Street
12
Continue on 3rd Street
12 mi
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13 min
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3rd Street
13
Continue on Emerson Avenue
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Emerson Avenue
14
Take the exit right
77 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
15
Continue straight
2.3 mi
·
2 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
0.2 mi
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13 sec
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I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
17
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
18
Merge slight right
8.3 mi
·
9 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward WV 25: Institute
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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WV 25: Institute
20
Keep slight right to continue on WV 25: Institute
463 ft
·
11 sec
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WV 25: Institute
21
Turn straight
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
22
Continue straight
3.1 mi
·
4 min
23
Turn left onto Center Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Center Street
24
Continue on The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
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The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge
25
Continue on 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
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3rd Street
26
Turn right onto 6th Avenue
354 ft
·
19 sec
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6th Avenue
27
Turn left onto 2nd Street
312 ft
·
6 sec
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2nd Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour duration, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though leaving early in the day is always a safe bet to avoid potential traffic. Since the route includes one planned stop, use that break to stretch your legs and refuel before finishing the final leg of your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge throughout the trip, as the $26 estimated cost can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency. Because the longest uninterrupted segment is 76.6 miles on WV 2, plan your single stop either before or after this stretch to maximize your momentum. This balanced approach allows you to arrive in Saint Albans feeling refreshed rather than fatigued.
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 80.9 miles from Moundsville, WV, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.9 miles or 1h 32m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Albans, 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 161.8 miles and 3h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.9 mi from Moundsville, WV · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80.9 miles from Moundsville, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saint Albans, WV
The final approach into Saint Albans, WV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Saint Albans, WV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.30 one way
$50.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $27.67 | $55.33 |
| premium | $4.70 | $29.95 | $59.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.72 | $71.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.5 | 0 | $16.99 | $7.77 |
| Efficient EV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.16 | $6.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.7 | 0 | $22.65 | $10.36 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Destination
Saint Albans, WV
Afternoon in Saint Albans on Tuesday
Local time
4:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Mostly Clear
NE 5 mph
1% chance
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
16 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 5m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Saint Albans, WV covers 161.8 miles and takes about 3h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jefferson Avenue, 7th Street, Lafayette Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.9 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 $25.30 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.
The drive from Moundsville, WV to Saint Albans, WV is easy. At 3h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Moundsville, WV to Saint Albans, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Moundsville, WV to Saint Albans, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 615 ft to 860 ft elevation with about 581 ft of total climbing.
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