Origin
Ripley, WV
Late night in Ripley on Friday
Local time
3:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ripley, WV to Cuba, WV
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
23m
Distance
20.1 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ripley, WV
Federated Art
Trip Overview
The drive from Ripley, WV to Cuba, WV covers 20.1 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 33, I 77, Main Street West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.2 miles on US 33. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 20.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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 23m highway drive covering 20.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 33 and I 77. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.2 miles on US 33.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 33 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 33 and I 77. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 33 / Main Street West.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ripley, WV to Cuba, WV is easy. At 23m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 33 / Main Street West): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (US 33): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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
|
US 33 / Main Street West
Turn left onto US 33 / Main Street West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 33
Take the ramp onto US 33 toward I-77
Navigation decision point
Toward I-77
5
17.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward CR 1
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 154
Toward CR 1
5
17.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CR 1 / Nesselroad Run
Turn left onto CR 1 / Nesselroad Run
Navigation decision point
5
17.5 mi into trip
|
~20m 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 Ripley, WV to Cuba, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 1 along the way.
Cr 1
17.1 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 33 | 16.2 mi | 17m |
| I 77 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street West | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Nesselroad Run | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 33
— 16.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ripley, WV and Cuba, WV.
1
Start on CR 21
47 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Church Street
2
Turn left onto US 33
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street West
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp onto US 33
16 mi
·
17 min
·
US 33
Toward I-77
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 154
Toward CR 1
5
Turn left onto CR 1
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Nesselroad Run
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
7
Merge onto I 77; WV 2
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 77; WV 2
8
Arrive at destination
I 77; WV 2
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.14 one way
$6.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.44 | $6.87 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Cuba, WV
Late night in Cuba on Friday
Local time
3:23 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
23m 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 Ripley, WV to Cuba, WV covers 20.1 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 33, I 77, Main Street West. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10 miles from Ripley, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.14 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.
The drive from Ripley, WV to Cuba, WV is easy. At 23m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 33 / Main Street West): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (US 33): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Ripley, WV to Cuba, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 1 along the way.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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