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Trip from Tyler Heights, WV to Montgomery, WV

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

58m

Distance

40.4 mi

65 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 54m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Tyler Heights, WV, WV

Tyler Heights, WV

Federated Art

city on the border of Fayette and Kanawha Counties in West Virginia, United States

Montgomery, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Tyler Heights, WV to Montgomery, WV covers 40.4 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 64, East Dupont Avenue, Big Tyler Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.3 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.32 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 40.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Tyler Heights, WV to Montgomery, WV covers 40.4 miles and takes about 58m, 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 19 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 16.3 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 7.9 miles in near US 60 / Patrick Street.

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 58m 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 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 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These 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
4
10 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the ramp toward I 64 East, I 77, I 79: Beckley

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 64 East, I 77, I 79: Beckley
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
26.5 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward US 60, WV 61: Chelyan, Cedar Grove

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 60, WV 61: Chelyan, Cedar Grove

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 Tyler Heights, WV to Montgomery, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Cedar Grove along the way.

Cedar Grove

26.5 mi in | ~37m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 16.3 mi 19m
East Dupont Avenue 11.3 mi 16m
Big Tyler Road 3.6 mi 6m
7th Avenue 2.3 mi 3m
West Washington Street 1.7 mi 3m
Kanawha Boulevard West 1.4 mi 2m
2nd Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Pennsylvania Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 16.3 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tyler Heights, WV and Montgomery, 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

16 mi · 19 min · I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward US 60, WV 61: Chelyan, Cedar Grove
13

Turn slight right

0.5 mi · 43 sec
Toward US 60: Cedar Grove, Montgomery
14

Turn straight onto US 60

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Kanawha Boulevard East
15

Continue on US 60

11 mi · 16 min · East Dupont Avenue
16

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 37 sec
17

Turn right

0.4 mi · 45 sec
18

At end of road, turn left onto WV 61

0.5 mi · 49 sec · 2nd Avenue
19

Arrive at destination

WV 61

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.2 mi from Tyler Heights, WV · 29m into the drive

town in West Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Belle, WV

20 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

Glasgow, WV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Belle, WV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Tyler Heights, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Montgomery, WV

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Montgomery, 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

$6.32 one way

$12.64 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $6.91 $13.82
premium $4.70 $7.48 $14.95
diesel $5.61 $8.92 $17.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.1 0 $4.24 $1.94
Efficient EV 10.1 0 $3.53 $1.62
EV Truck/SUV 16.2 0 $5.66 $2.59

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Tyler Heights, WV

Afternoon in Tyler Heights on Friday

Local time

3:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Montgomery, WV

Afternoon in Montgomery on Friday

Local time

3:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

51°F

Belle, WV

20 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

26 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

58m 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 Montgomery, WV covers 40.4 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, East Dupont Avenue, Big Tyler Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 20.2 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 $6.32 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 58m 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 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 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Tyler Heights, WV to Montgomery, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Cedar Grove along the way.

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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