Origin
Tyler Heights, WV
Afternoon in Tyler Heights on Friday
Local time
1:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tyler Heights, WV to Chesapeake, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tyler Heights, WV
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Chesapeake, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tyler Heights, WV to Chesapeake, WV covers 24.1 miles and takes about 36m 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, 7th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.4 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Tyler Heights, WV to Chesapeake, WV covers 24.1 miles and takes about 36m, 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 16 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 11.4 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 around 9.6 miles in near Pennsylvania Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.6 miles (Pennsylvania Avenue): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
10.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
21.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward WV 94: Marmet, Chesapeake
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 94: Marmet, Chesapeake
5
21.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
WV 94
Turn left onto WV 94
Navigation decision point
5
22.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
WV 61 / Maccorkle Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto WV 61 / Maccorkle Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 11.4 mi | 13m |
| Big Tyler Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| 7th Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Maccorkle Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Washington Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Kanawha Boulevard West | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Patrick Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 11.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tyler Heights, WV and Chesapeake, 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
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward WV 94: Marmet, Chesapeake
13
Turn left onto WV 94
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
WV 94
14
At end of road, turn right onto WV 61
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Maccorkle Avenue
15
Turn left onto 125th Street
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
125th Street
16
Arrive at destination
125th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.77 one way
$7.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Chesapeake, WV
Afternoon in Chesapeake on Friday
Local time
1:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
3 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
36m 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 Chesapeake, WV covers 24.1 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, 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 12 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 $3.77 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 36m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.6 miles (Pennsylvania Avenue): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Tyler Heights, WV to Chesapeake, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gauley River National Recreation Area.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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