The drive from Saint Albans, WV to Ohio County, WV covers 179.2 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 I 77, North State Rt. 2, 2nd Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.4 miles on I 77.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.02 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
89.6 miles from Saint Albans, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 40m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 37m. Total distance: 179.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Saint Albans, WV to Ohio County, WV covers 179.2 miles and takes about 3h 37m, 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 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 78.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.1 miles in near CR 60/14 / 6th Avenue.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 179.2 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 0.1 miles (CR 60/14 / 6th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|CR 60/14 / 6th Avenue
Turn right onto CR 60/14 / 6th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
4.2 mi into trip|~7m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
12.7 mi into trip|~18m in
Take the exit toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
5
14.6 mi into trip|~20m in|I 77
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77 toward I 77 North: Parkersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg
6
91.9 mi into trip|~1h 43m in|WV 2
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North P...
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 Saint Albans, WV to Ohio County, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Parkersburg along the way.
Parkersburg
91.5 mi in|~1h 43m|via WV 2
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 77
78.4 mi
1h 24m
North State Rt. 2
23.7 mi
29m
2nd Street
16.9 mi
19m
State Route 2
11.7 mi
13m
Wheeling Avenue
10.6 mi
13m
I 64
8.2 mi
9m
Emerson Avenue
5 mi
5m
Wells Street
5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 78.4 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Albans, WV and Ohio County, WV.
1
Start on CR 6/16
311 ft·10 sec·Pennsylvania Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 60/14
355 ft·19 sec·6th Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 6/6
0.3 mi·43 sec·3rd Street
4
Continue on The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge
0.2 mi·40 sec·The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge
5
Continue on Center Street
478 ft·16 sec·Center Street
6
Turn right onto WV 25
3.1 mi·4 min·1st Avenue South
7
Continue on WV 25
0.1 mi·9 sec·WV 25
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
10
Merge onto I 64
8.2 mi·9 min·I 64
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·30 sec
Toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
12
Merge onto I 77
1.5 mi·1 min·I 77
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
77 mi·1 hr 22 min·I 77
Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg
14
Take the exit onto WV 2
0.4 mi·47 sec·WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
15
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
136 ft·3 sec·WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
16
Continue on WV 2
5.0 mi·5 min·Emerson Avenue
17
Continue on WV 2
12 mi·13 min·State Route 2
18
Continue on WV 2
17 mi·19 min·2nd Street
19
Turn right onto WV 2
5.0 mi·5 min·Wells Street
20
Continue on WV 2
4.3 mi·4 min·Vine Street
21
Continue on WV 2
2.0 mi·2 min·3rd Street
22
Continue on WV 2
1.3 mi·1 min·North State Route 2
23
Continue on WV 2
24 mi·29 min·North State Rt. 2
24
Continue on US 250; WV 2
11 mi·13 min·Wheeling Avenue
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
26
Continue on this road
489 ft·11 sec·this road
27
Merge onto I 70
0.2 mi·21 sec·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Toward WV 88 North: Oglebay Park
29
Turn straight onto US 40
0.4 mi·1 min·National Road
30
Turn left onto WV 88
1.0 mi·1 min·Bethany Pike
31
Turn slight right onto CR 15
3.4 mi·8 min·Warden Run Road
32
At end of road, turn left onto CR 25
0.3 mi·45 sec·Peters Run Road
33
Turn right onto CR 8/1
0.7 mi·2 min·Stewarts Hill Road
34
At end of road, turn left onto CR 8
0.3 mi·1 min·Chapel Hill Road
35
Arrive at destination
CR 8
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 89.6 miles from Saint Albans, WV, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.4 miles.
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 39 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.6 miles or 1h 40m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ohio County, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Saint Albans, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Saint Albans, WV
This is one driving day of about 179.2 miles and 3h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Saint Albans, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 77 for about 78.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 89.6 mi from Saint Albans, WV
· 1h 40m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.02 one way
$56.05 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg63 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$30.64
$61.28
premium
$4.70
$33.17
$66.33
diesel
$5.61
$39.57
$79.13
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: 62.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
6 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
South Charleston, West Virginia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Charleston, West Virginia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Charleston, West Virginia
Tesla
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Charleston, West Virginia
EV Connect
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
South Charleston, West Virginia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
South Charleston, West Virginia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 4
Tesla: 1
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
53.8
0
$18.82
$8.60
Efficient EV
44.8
0
$15.68
$7.17
EV Truck/SUV
71.7
0
$25.09
$11.47
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Saint Albans, WV
Evening
in Saint Albans on Thursday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ohio County, WV
Evening
in Ohio County on Thursday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 37m 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 Saint Albans, WV to Ohio County, WV covers 179.2 miles and takes about 3h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, North State Rt. 2, 2nd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 89.6 miles from Saint Albans, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 179.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 60/14 / 6th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Saint Albans, WV to Ohio County, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Parkersburg along the way.
