Origin
Tyler Heights, WV
Morning in Tyler Heights on Friday
Local time
10:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tyler Heights, WV to Clendenin, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
34.7 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tyler Heights, WV
Federated Art
Clendenin, WV
Federated Art
Trip Overview
The drive from Tyler Heights, WV to Clendenin, WV covers 34.7 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Big Tyler Road, 7th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 34.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 34.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 19 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
858 ft
593 ft
Total Climb
573 ft
Total Descent
626 ft
Highest Point
858 ft
~2.5 mi in
Elevation Range
266 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.9 miles in near US 60 / Patrick Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.7 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles (US 60 / Patrick Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (Pennsylvania Avenue): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 60 / Patrick Street
Turn right onto US 60 / Patrick Street
Navigation decision point
8
9.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Pennsylvania Avenue
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue toward I 64, I 77, US 119: I 64, I 77, US 119
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 64, I 77, US 119: I 64, I 77, US 119
5
10.3 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
12.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 79 / Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 79 / Senator Jennings Randolph Highway toward I 79 North: Clarksburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 79 North: Clarksburg
5
34.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 19 mi | 20m |
| Big Tyler Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| 7th Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Spencer Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| West Washington Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| I 77 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Kanawha Boulevard West | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
— 19 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tyler Heights, WV and Clendenin, WV.
1
Start on CR 5/2
94 ft
·
5 sec
·
Dover Drive
2
Turn right onto WV 622
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Big Tyler Road
3
Turn left onto WV 62
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Washington Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto WV 25
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
7th Avenue
5
Turn slight right onto US 60
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Iowa Street
6
Turn slight left onto US 60
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
5th Avenue
7
Turn right onto US 60
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Patrick Street
8
Continue on Kanawha Boulevard West
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Kanawha Boulevard West
9
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
Toward I 64, I 77, US 119: I 64, I 77, US 119
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 64 East, I 77, I 79: Beckley
11
Merge onto I 64
423 ft
·
6 sec
·
I 64
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
13
Merge onto I 77
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 77
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 79
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Toward I 79 North: Clarksburg
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 119: Clendenin
16
Turn right onto CR 13/15
269 ft
·
4 sec
·
CR 13/15
17
Continue on US 119
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Spencer Road
18
Continue on US 119
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Beech Street
19
At end of road, turn right onto US 119
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Charleston Clendenin Road
20
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
21
Turn left onto CR 4/1
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Maywood Avenue East
22
Arrive at destination
CR 4/1
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.3 mi from Tyler Heights, WV · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from Tyler Heights, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clendenin, WV
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Clendenin, WV if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.43 one way
$10.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Clendenin, WV
Morning in Clendenin on Friday
Local time
10:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Charleston, WV
17 mi in
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
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 Tyler Heights, WV to Clendenin, WV covers 34.7 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Big Tyler Road, 7th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.3 miles from Tyler Heights, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.43 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.7 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles (US 60 / Patrick Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (Pennsylvania Avenue): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Tyler Heights, WV to Clendenin, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 593 ft to 858 ft elevation with about 573 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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