Origin
South Charleston, WV
Afternoon in South Charleston on Tuesday
Local time
4:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Charleston, WV to Moundsville, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 47m
Distance
152.7 mi
246 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Loading...
station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 37m
★
6 AM
2h 48m
8 AM
3h 9m
10 AM
2h 55m
12 PM
2h 53m
3 PM
2h 56m
5 PM
3h 8m
8 PM
2h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Charleston, WV
Wikimedia Commons
Moundsville, WV
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from South Charleston to Moundsville, expect a journey covering 152.7 miles that typically takes about 2 hours and 47 minutes. This route serves as an ideal day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. You will primarily navigate via I-64 East and I-77 North, so plan for a fuel budget of approximately $24 to cover your transit. While both cities are located within West Virginia, this drive connects you across the state’s interior landscape. It is a straightforward excursion that is best approached with a clear itinerary to make the most of your time on the road.
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
76.4 miles from South Charleston, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Loading map...
Drive Character
Be prepared for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this path features technical segments that keep the experience engaging from start to finish. You will find that there is zero highway share on the initial stretch along Montrose Drive, which remains the longest uninterrupted portion of the trip at 0 miles. As you transition onto the main roads, the character of the pavement shifts, requiring you to navigate curves rather than just cruising in a straight line. Expect a dynamic driving environment that contrasts with typical high-speed highway travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Montrose Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from South Charleston, WV to Moundsville, WV is easy. At 2h 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Charleston, WV to Moundsville, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Montrose Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 77 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WV 2 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Emerson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 2 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wells Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Montrose Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Charleston, WV and Moundsville, WV.
1
Start on MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
2
Turn slight right
157 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn straight onto Montrose Drive
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Montrose Drive
4
Take the ramp left toward I 64 East: Charleston
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 64 East: Charleston
5
Merge slight left
2.8 mi
·
3 min
6
Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
7
Merge slight right
1.5 mi
·
1 min
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
77 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
I 77 North: Parkersburg
9
Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
10
Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
11
Continue on Emerson Avenue
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Emerson Avenue
12
Continue on State Route 2
12 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 2
13
Continue on 2nd Street
17 mi
·
19 min
·
2nd Street
14
Turn right onto Wells Street
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Wells Street
15
Continue on Vine Street
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Vine Street
16
Continue on 3rd Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
3rd Street
17
Continue on North State Route 2
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Route 2
18
Continue on North State Rt. 2
23 mi
·
27 min
·
North State Rt. 2
19
Turn right onto 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
7th Street
20
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Jefferson Avenue
21
Turn left onto 5th Street
39 ft
·
2 sec
·
5th Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively quick trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. Plan for one designated stop to stretch your legs or grab a snack, as the total duration is under three hours. Because the route relies on local roads rather than long, uninterrupted highway stretches, keep a close eye on your navigation to avoid missing turns during the more technical sections. Given the $24 fuel estimate, filling up before you leave South Charleston is a smart way to avoid unnecessary stops. Keep your focus sharp on the winding local segments, as they will require more active steering input than standard interstate driving.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.4 miles from South Charleston, WV, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.4 miles or 1h 23m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moundsville, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving South Charleston, 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 South Charleston, WV
This is one driving day of about 152.7 miles and 2h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from South Charleston, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.4 mi from South Charleston, WV · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.4 miles from South Charleston, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Moundsville, WV
The final approach into Moundsville, 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 Moundsville, WV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.88 one way
$47.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $26.11 | $52.22 |
| premium | $4.70 | $28.26 | $56.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.71 | $67.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.03 | $7.33 |
| Efficient EV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.36 | $6.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.1 | 0 | $21.38 | $9.77 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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
Moundsville, WV
Afternoon in Moundsville on Tuesday
Local time
4:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
28 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 47m 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 South Charleston, WV to Moundsville, WV covers 152.7 miles and takes about 2h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Montrose Drive, I 64 East, I 77 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.4 miles from South Charleston, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.88 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from South Charleston, WV to Moundsville, WV is easy. At 2h 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Charleston, WV to Moundsville, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from South Charleston, WV to Moundsville, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Moundsville, WV
More from South Charleston, WV
More trips to Moundsville, WV
Explore more options from South Charleston, WV or browse trips ending in Moundsville, WV.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse WV road trips.
Explore maps for South Charleston, WV or Moundsville, WV on MapSof.net.