Trip from Oak Hill, WV to Saint Albans, WV

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 4m

Distance

92.7 mi

149 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

9 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 56m ★

6 AM

2h 5m

8 AM

2h 23m

10 AM

2h 11m

12 PM

2h 9m

3 PM

2h 12m

5 PM

2h 22m

8 PM

1h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Oak Hill, WV to Saint Albans, WV covers 92.7 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, WV 16, High Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.8 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.51 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.

Midpoint

46.4 miles from Oak Hill, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 92.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Oak Hill, WV to Saint Albans, WV covers 92.7 miles and takes about 2h 4m, 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 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 39.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in near WV 16 / High Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 92.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 5.7 miles (WV 16 / High Street): Navigation decision point; at 17 miles (US 33; US 119; WV 16): Navigation decision point; at 79.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5.7 mi into trip | ~12m in | WV 16 / High Street

Turn left onto WV 16 / High Street

Navigation decision point

17 mi into trip | ~29m in | US 33; US 119; WV 16

At end of road, turn right onto US 33; US 119; WV 16

Navigation decision point

79.2 mi into trip | ~1h 45m 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

88.5 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in

Keep slight right at fork toward WV 25: Institute

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward WV 25: Institute

92.7 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in | CR 6/16 / 2nd Street

Turn left onto CR 6/16 / 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway	39.8 mi	42m
WV 16	19 mi	28m
High Street	11.3 mi	16m
I 64	8.3 mi	9m
Little Kanawha Parkway	3.9 mi	6m
WV 25	3.3 mi	5m
US 33	1.7 mi	2m
I 77	1.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Senator Jennings Randolph Highway — 39.8 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hill, WV and Saint Albans, WV.

Start on CR 35/21

39 ft · 2 sec · Wright Road

Continue on CR 35/21

0.5 mi · 2 min · Wright Road

Continue on CR 35/21

0.7 mi · 2 min · Wright Road

Turn right onto WV 5

0.8 mi · 1 min · Little Kanawha Parkway

Continue on WV 5

3.1 mi · 5 min · Little Kanawha Parkway

Continue on WV 5

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Market Street

Turn left onto WV 16

11 mi · 16 min · High Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 33; US 119; WV 16

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 33; US 119; WV 16

Turn slight left onto WV 16

19 mi · 28 min · WV 16

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 79 South: Charleston

Merge onto I 79

40 mi · 42 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge onto I 77

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 77

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 12 sec

Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 34 sec

Merge onto I 64

8.3 mi · 9 min · I 64

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward WV 25: Institute

Keep slight right at fork

464 ft · 11 sec

Toward WV 25: Institute

Turn straight onto WV 25

0.2 mi · 18 sec · WV 25

Continue on WV 25

3.1 mi · 4 min · WV 25

Turn left onto Center Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Center Street

Continue on The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge

0.2 mi · 40 sec · The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge

Continue on 3rd Street

0.3 mi · 47 sec · 3rd Street

Turn right onto CR 60/14

355 ft · 19 sec · 6th Avenue

Turn left onto CR 6/16

311 ft · 6 sec · 2nd Street

Arrive at destination

CR 6/16

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 46.4 miles from Oak Hill, WV, or about 1h 10m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.8 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 20 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 46.4 miles or 1h 10m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Albans, WV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Oak Hill, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 92.7 miles and 2h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Oak Hill, WV.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway for about 39.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.4 mi from Oak Hill, WV · 1h 10m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Osbornes Mills, WV

46 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

Spencer, WV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Spencer, WV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.4 miles from Oak Hill, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Fazio's

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Charleston, West Virginia

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Expensive mile 79.5

Hours: 5–9 pm

+13043443071

Visit website

First Watch

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Charleston, West Virginia

0.7 mi

Chick-fil-A

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Charleston, West Virginia

0.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Coffee With a Twist

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Nitro, West Virginia

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 92.7

Hours: 7 am–6:30 pm

+13047599002

Visit website

Fazio's

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Expensive mile 79.5

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 5–9 pm

+13043443071

Visit website

First Watch

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 79.5

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+13043433447

Visit website

Chick-fil-A

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 79.5

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+13043440868

Visit website

Sitar of India

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 79.5

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13043463745

Visit website

Tudor's Biscuit World

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 79.5

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 7 am–6:30 pm

+13047204406

Visit website

Noah's Restaurant & Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $30 to $50 mile 79.5

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 4–9 pm

+13043436558

Visit website

Laury's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $50 to $10 mile 79.5

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 5–10 pm

+13043430055

Visit website

Casa García Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.1

South Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13047201587

Coffee With a Twist

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 92.7

Nitro, West Virginia

Hours: 7 am–6:30 pm

+13047599002

Visit website

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 86.1

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

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...

26 mi from route ~65 min detour Free near mile 44.8

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.51 one way

$29.02 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$15.87	$31.73
premium	$4.70	$17.18	$34.35
diesel	$5.61	$20.49	$40.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

9 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Courtyard by Marriott - Tesla Supercharger

Charleston, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Moses Ford Inc

Saint Albans, WV

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Moses Cadillac GMC Truck

East Charleston, WV

EV Connect

2 DCFC

Moses Chevrolet Saint Albans

Saint Albans, WV

EV Connect

2 DCFC

JH HYUNDAI 2

South Charleston, WV

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

JH HYUNDAI 1

South Charleston, WV

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

JH HYUNDAI SHOWROOM FRONT

South Charleston, WV

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

JH HYUNDAI SHOWROOM SIDE

South Charleston, WV

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 5 EV Connect: 2 Tesla: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	27.8	$9.73	$4.45
Efficient EV	23.2	$8.11	$3.71
EV Truck/SUV	37.1	$12.98	$5.93

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 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

Night in Oak Hill on Thursday

Local time

9:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Albans, WV

Night in Saint Albans on Thursday

Local time

9:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

39°F

Osbornes Mills, WV

46 mi in

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

21 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

2h 4m 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 Saint Albans, WV covers 92.7 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, WV 16, High Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 46.4 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 $14.50 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.