Origin
Tyler Heights, WV
Morning in Tyler Heights on Wednesday
Local time
8:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tyler Heights, WV to South Charleston, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
16m
Distance
10.9 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Charleston, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tyler Heights, WV to South Charleston, WV covers 10.9 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Big Tyler Road, MacCorkle Avenue Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.9 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.70 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
5.5 miles from Tyler Heights, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Tyler Heights, WV to South Charleston, WV covers 10.9 miles and takes about 16m, 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 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WV 622 / Big Tyler Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 4 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 622 / Big Tyler Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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WV 622 / Big Tyler Road
Turn left onto WV 622 / Big Tyler Road
Navigation decision point
3
3.4 mi into trip
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~6m in
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I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
9.3 mi into trip
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~12m in
Take the exit toward US 60: MacCorkle Avenue, Jefferson Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 60: MacCorkle Avenue, Jefferson Road
5
9.6 mi into trip
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~14m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Big Tyler Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| MacCorkle Avenue Southwest | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Goff Mountain Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Maccorkle Avenue Southwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dover Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 5.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tyler Heights, WV and South Charleston, WV.
1
Start on CR 5/2
94 ft
·
10 sec
·
Dover Drive
2
Turn left onto WV 622
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Big Tyler Road
3
Continue on WV 622
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Goff Mountain Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
5
Merge onto I 64
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 64
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 60: MacCorkle Avenue, Jefferson Road
7
Keep slight right at fork
202 ft
·
9 sec
8
Turn straight onto US 60
295 ft
·
7 sec
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Maccorkle Avenue Southwest
9
Continue on US 60
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
Use the straight lane.
10
Arrive at destination
US 60
Trip Plan
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 5.5 miles from Tyler Heights, WV, or about 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.9 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 10.9 miles or 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.5 miles or 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Charleston, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tyler Heights, 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 Tyler Heights, WV
This is one driving day of about 10.9 miles and 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tyler Heights, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 5.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.5 mi from Tyler Heights, WV · 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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
Arriving in South Charleston, WV
The final approach into South Charleston, 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 South Charleston, 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
$1.70 one way
$3.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.86 | $3.73 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.02 | $4.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
South Charleston, WV
Morning in South Charleston on Wednesday
Local time
8:35 AM
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
18 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
16m 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 South Charleston, WV covers 10.9 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Big Tyler Road, MacCorkle Avenue Southwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.5 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 $1.70 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 16m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WV 622 / Big Tyler Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Tyler Heights, WV to South Charleston, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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