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Trip from Ravenswood, WV to Cuba, WV

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

18m

Distance

14.5 mi

23 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 17m ★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m ★

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

city in West Virginia, United States

Ravenswood, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ravenswood, WV to Cuba, WV covers 14.5 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on WV 2, US 33, I 77 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on WV 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.27 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 14.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 18m highway drive covering 14.5 miles, with most of the trip on WV 2 and US 33. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.1 miles on WV 2.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WV 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WV 2 and US 33. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WV 68 / Washington 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 18m 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 68 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (WV 2): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | WV 68 / Washington Street

Turn left onto WV 68 / Washington Street

Navigation decision point

4
3.4 mi into trip | ~5m in | WV 2

Turn left onto WV 2

Navigation decision point

5
11.6 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward CR 1

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 154 Toward CR 1
5
11.8 mi into trip | ~15m in | CR 1 / Nesselroad Run

Turn left onto CR 1 / Nesselroad Run

Navigation decision point

5
12 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

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 Ravenswood, WV to Cuba, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 1 along the way.

Cr 1

11.6 mi in | ~14m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
WV 2 8.1 mi 9m
US 33 2.8 mi 4m
I 77 2.3 mi 2m
Washington Street 0.6 mi 1m
Nesselroad Run 0.1 mi <1m
Walnut Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: WV 2 — 8.1 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ravenswood, WV and Cuba, WV.

1

Start on Walnut Street

53 ft · 7 sec · Walnut Street
2

Turn left onto WV 68

0.6 mi · 1 min · Washington Street
3

Continue on US 33

0.4 mi · 49 sec · US 33
4

Turn left onto US 33; WV 2

2.4 mi · 3 min · US 33; WV 2
5

Turn left onto WV 2

8.1 mi · 9 min · WV 2
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 154 Toward CR 1
7

Turn left onto CR 1

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Nesselroad Run
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
9

Merge onto I 77; WV 2

2.3 mi · 2 min · I 77; WV 2
10

Arrive at destination

I 77; WV 2

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.27 one way

$4.53 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $2.48 $4.96
premium $4.70 $2.68 $5.37
diesel $5.61 $3.20 $6.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.4 0 $1.52 $0.70
Efficient EV 3.6 0 $1.27 $0.58
EV Truck/SUV 5.8 0 $2.03 $0.93

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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

Ravenswood, WV

Morning in Ravenswood on Friday

Local time

10:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cuba, WV

Morning in Cuba on Friday

Local time

10:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°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

27 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

18m 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 Ravenswood, WV to Cuba, WV covers 14.5 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are WV 2, US 33, I 77. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 7.2 miles from Ravenswood, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.27 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 18m 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 68 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (WV 2): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

On the drive from Ravenswood, WV to Cuba, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 1 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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