Origin
Oakvale, WV
Late night in Oakvale on Saturday
Local time
2:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakvale, WV to Gardner, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
12.1 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gardner, WV
Jason Sherrod
Trip Overview
The drive from Oakvale, WV to Gardner, WV covers 12.1 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Big Laurel Highway, West Virginia Turnpike, Ingleside Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on Big Laurel Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 12.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Oakvale, WV to Gardner, WV covers 12.1 miles and takes about 16m, 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 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Big Laurel Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 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 WV 112 / Ingleside Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 6 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 (WV 112 / Ingleside Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.7 miles (WV 112): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 460 / Big Laurel Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WV 112 / Ingleside Road
Turn sharp right onto WV 112 / Ingleside Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WV 112
Take the ramp onto WV 112
Navigation decision point
3
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 460 / Big Laurel Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 460 / Big Laurel Highway
Navigation decision point
3
6.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
11.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward CR 7
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 14
Toward CR 7
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 Oakvale, WV to Gardner, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 7 along the way.
Cr 7
11.2 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Big Laurel Highway | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| West Virginia Turnpike | 4 mi | 4m |
| Ingleside Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Spanishburg-Athens Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| WV 112 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Goodwins Chapel Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Railroad Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Big Laurel Highway
— 5.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakvale, WV and Gardner, WV.
1
Start on CR 112/4
71 ft
·
10 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto WV 112
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Ingleside Road
3
Continue on WV 112
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Goodwins Chapel Road
4
Take the ramp onto WV 112
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
WV 112
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 460
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Big Laurel Highway
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
7
Merge onto I 77
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Virginia Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 14
Toward CR 7
9
Turn left onto CR 7
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Spanishburg-Athens Road
10
Arrive at destination
CR 7
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.89 one way
$3.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.28
West Virginia Turnpike
(4 mi)
$0.28
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Gardner, WV
Late night in Gardner on Saturday
Local time
2:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 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
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 Oakvale, WV to Gardner, WV covers 12.1 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Big Laurel Highway, West Virginia Turnpike, Ingleside Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.1 miles from Oakvale, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.89 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.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WV 112 / Ingleside Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.7 miles (WV 112): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 460 / Big Laurel Highway): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Oakvale, WV to Gardner, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 7 along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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