The drive from Oak Hill, WV to Bluefield, WV covers 176.1 miles and takes about 3h 44m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 19, West Virginia Turnpike, WV 16 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68.6 miles on US 19.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.54 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
88 miles from Oak Hill, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 44m. Total distance: 176.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 44m highway drive covering 176.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 19 and West Virginia Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 68.6 miles on US 19.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 19 is the longest continuous segment at about 68.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 19 and West Virginia Turnpike. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 37.9 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 176.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 37.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 55.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 55.4 miles (US 19): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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
37.9 mi into trip|~1h in
Take the ramp toward I 79 North: Clarksburg
Navigation decision point
Toward I 79 North: Clarksburg
5
55.3 mi into trip|~1h 20m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
55.4 mi into trip|~1h 20m in|US 19
Merge onto US 19
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
123.9 mi into trip|~2h 43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 64 East, I 77 South: Bluefield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 East, I 77 South: Bluefield
6
162.5 mi into trip|~3h 26m in
Take the exit toward US 460: Princeton, Pearisburg VA
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 9
Toward US 460: Princeton, Pearisburg VA
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Oak Hill, WV to Bluefield, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Pearisburg along the way.
Pearisburg
162.5 mi in|~3h 26m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 19
68.6 mi
1h 23m
West Virginia Turnpike
37.5 mi
40m
WV 16
19.2 mi
28m
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
16.9 mi
18m
High Street
11.3 mi
16m
Big Laurel Highway
9.9 mi
11m
Little Kanawha Parkway
3.9 mi
6m
Chicory Road
3.2 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US 19
— 68.6 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hill, WV and Bluefield, WV.
1
Start on CR 35/21
39 ft·2 sec·Wright Road
2
Continue on CR 35/21
0.5 mi·2 min·Wright Road
3
Continue on CR 35/21
0.7 mi·2 min·Wright Road
4
Turn right onto WV 5
0.8 mi·1 min·Little Kanawha Parkway
5
Continue on WV 5
3.1 mi·5 min·Little Kanawha Parkway
6
Continue on WV 5
0.5 mi·58 sec·Market Street
7
Turn left onto WV 16
11 mi·16 min·High Street
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 33; US 119; WV 16
1.7 mi·2 min·US 33; US 119; WV 16
9
Turn slight left onto WV 16
19 mi·28 min·WV 16
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward I 79 North: Clarksburg
11
Merge onto I 79
17 mi·18 min·Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward US 19 South: Beckley
13
Keep slight right at fork
262 ft·6 sec
14
Merge onto US 19
69 mi·1 hr 23 min·US 19
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi·2 min
Toward I 64 East, I 77 South: Bluefield
16
Merge onto I 64; I 77
38 mi·40 min·West Virginia Turnpike
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 9Toward US 460: Princeton, Pearisburg VA
18
Turn right onto US 460
9.9 mi·11 min·Big Laurel Highway
19
Turn right onto US 19; US 52 Truck
3.2 mi·5 min·Chicory Road
20
Arrive at destination
US 19; US 52 Truck
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 88 miles from Oak Hill, WV, or about 2h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.6 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 39 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88 miles or 2h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bluefield, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oak Hill, 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 Oak Hill, WV
This is one driving day of about 176.1 miles and 3h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Oak Hill, 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 US 19 for about 68.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gauley River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River cont...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 97.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.54 one way
$55.08 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg62 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$30.11
$60.22
premium
$4.70
$32.59
$65.18
diesel
$5.61
$38.88
$77.76
Estimated Tolls: $2.63
West Virginia Turnpike
(37.5 mi)$2.63
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
5 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
DC-America Charging Station
Beckley, West Virginia
Other
1 DCFC
DC-America Charging Station
Princeton, West Virginia
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Mt Hope, West Virginia
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Princeton, West Virginia
Tesla
1 DCFC
InCharge Energy Charging Station
Bluefield, West Virginia
InCharge
1 DCFC
Other: 2
Tesla: 2
InCharge: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.8
0
$18.49
$8.45
Efficient EV
44
0
$15.41
$7.04
EV Truck/SUV
70.4
0
$24.65
$11.27
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Oak Hill, WV
Late night
in Oak Hill on Friday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bluefield, WV
Late night
in Bluefield on Friday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
20 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
3h 44m 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 Oak Hill, WV to Bluefield, WV covers 176.1 miles and takes about 3h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 19, West Virginia Turnpike, WV 16. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88 miles from Oak Hill, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.54 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 176.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 37.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 55.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 55.4 miles (US 19): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Oak Hill, WV to Bluefield, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Pearisburg along the way.
