Origin
Princeton, WV
Late night in Princeton on Saturday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Princeton, WV to Bluefield, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Princeton, WV
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Bluefield, WV
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Trip Overview
Princeton, WV to Bluefield, WV is 10.6 miles and takes about 15 minutes via Big Laurel Highway, Chicory Road, and Courthouse Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This brief journey stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in West Virginia. Expect a local driving experience, characterized by frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway. This route is ideal for a quick, straightforward trip with minimal time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized by its turn-heavy local nature, with a 0% highway share. You'll navigate a series of local roads, including Big Laurel Highway, Chicory Road, and Courthouse Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.2 miles on Big Laurel Highway. Be prepared for constant adjustments as you maneuver through the area; it's less about open road cruising and more about precise navigation through town and surrounding locales.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 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 5.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 19; WV 20 / West Main Street.
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 15m drive. You will face about 4 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 (US 19; WV 20 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 19; WV 20 / Scott Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 19 / South Walker Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
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US 19; WV 20 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 19; WV 20 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 19; WV 20 / Scott Street
Turn left onto US 19; WV 20 / Scott Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 19 / South Walker Street
Turn right onto US 19 / South Walker Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.2 mi into trip
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~3m in
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US 19; US 460 / Big Laurel Highway
Turn right onto US 19; US 460 / Big Laurel Highway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Big Laurel Highway | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| Chicory Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Courthouse Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Walker Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bluefield Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Scott Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Walker Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Big Laurel Highway
— 5.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princeton, WV and Bluefield, WV.
1
Start on US 19
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Walker Street
2
Turn right onto US 19; WV 20
95 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 19; WV 20
456 ft
·
7 sec
·
Scott Street
4
Turn right onto US 19
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Walker Street
5
Continue on US 19
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bluefield Road
6
Continue on US 19
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Courthouse Road
7
Turn right onto US 19; US 460
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Big Laurel Highway
8
Turn right onto US 19; US 52 Truck
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Chicory Road
9
Arrive at destination
US 19; US 52 Truck
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 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 | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
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
Bluefield, WV
Late night in Bluefield on Saturday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
25 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
15m 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 Princeton, WV to Bluefield, WV covers 10.6 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Big Laurel Highway, Chicory Road, Courthouse Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.3 miles from Princeton, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.66 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 15m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 19; WV 20 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 19; WV 20 / Scott Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 19 / South Walker Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Princeton, WV to Bluefield, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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