Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 37m
Distance
179.9 mi
290 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ohio County, WV
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Saint Albans, WV
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The drive from Ohio County, WV to Saint Albans, WV covers 179.9 miles and takes about 3h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WV 2, Energy Road, Chelsea Street 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 $28.13 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
90 miles from Ohio County, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 37m. Total distance: 179.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
The drive from Ohio County, WV to Saint Albans, WV covers 179.9 miles and takes about 3h 37m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CR 8/1 / Stewarts Hill Road.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 179.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR 8/1 / Stewarts Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 166.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto CR 8/1 / Stewarts Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward US 250 South, WV 2 South: Moundsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Keep slight right at fork toward WV 25: Institute
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto CR 6/16 / 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WV 2 | 76.6 mi | 1h 22m |
| Energy Road | 21.6 mi | 25m |
| Chelsea Street | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| 3rd Street | 14.1 mi | 16m |
| US 250 | 10.7 mi | 13m |
| I 64 | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| Emerson Avenue | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| North 4th Avenue | 5 mi | 5m |
Step-by-step road directions between Ohio County, WV and Saint Albans, WV.
Start on CR 8
Turn right onto CR 8/1
At end of road, turn left onto CR 25
Turn right onto CR 15
Turn straight onto WV 88
Turn right onto US 40
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 70
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Continue on US 250
Continue on WV 2
Continue on WV 2
Continue on WV 2
Continue on WV 2
Continue on WV 2
Continue on WV 2
Turn left onto WV 2
Turn right onto WV 2
Continue on WV 2
Continue on WV 2
Take the exit onto WV 2
Continue on I 77
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 64
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto WV 25
Continue on WV 25
Turn left onto Center Street
Continue on The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge
Continue on 3rd Street
Turn right onto CR 60/14
Turn left onto CR 6/16
Arrive at destination
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.
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 40 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90 miles or 1h 56m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Albans, WV than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Ohio County, 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 Ohio County, WV
This is one driving day of about 179.9 miles and 3h 37m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 90 mi from Ohio County, WV · 1h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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.
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 90 miles from Ohio County, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before WV 2 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.6 miles.
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.
Regular Gas
$28.13 one way
$56.26 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $30.76 | $61.52 |
| premium | $4.70 | $33.30 | $66.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.72 | $79.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54 | 0 | $18.89 | $8.64 |
| Efficient EV | 45 | 0 | $15.74 | $7.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72 | 0 | $25.19 | $11.51 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Ohio County on Thursday
Local time
3:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Saint Albans on Thursday
Local time
3:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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