This straightforward 75.7-mile drive from Vienna to Moundsville, West Virginia, typically takes about 1 hour and 36 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $12. The route primarily follows North State Rt. 2 and 2nd Street, offering a local road experience for most of the journey. Given its relatively short length and the fact that both your origin and destination are in the Southeast region of WV, you won't need to worry about splitting this into multiple days. You'll be on local roads for the majority of this trip, which makes it a good option for when you want a simple, direct drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.8 miles from Vienna, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 75.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only 17% of the journey on highways. The longest stretch without a significant turn is 22.8 miles along North State Rt. 2. This means you'll be navigating local roads for much of the 1 hour and 36-minute trip. The road character will likely shift from more urban or suburban environments near Vienna to potentially more rural settings as you head toward Moundsville. You'll be engaging with the local infrastructure throughout this 75.7-mile journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North State Rt. 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near 28th Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 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 0.2 miles (28th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Crestview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Ashwood Drive): Navigation decision point.
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
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|28th Street
Turn left onto 28th Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip|~2m in|Crestview Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Crestview Drive
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip|~3m in|Ashwood Drive
Turn right onto Ashwood Drive
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip|~5m in|CR 10 / Rosemar Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 10 / Rosemar Road
Navigation decision point
5
75.7 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|5th Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North State Rt. 2
22.8 mi
27m
2nd Street
16.9 mi
19m
State Route 2
11.7 mi
13m
Emerson Avenue
8 mi
12m
Wells Street
5 mi
5m
Vine Street
4.3 mi
4m
3rd Street
2 mi
2m
Rosemar Road
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
North State Rt. 2
— 22.8 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vienna, WV and Moundsville, WV.
1
Start on 32nd Street
24 ft·1 sec·32nd Street
2
Turn left onto WV 14
0.2 mi·33 sec·Grand Central Avenue
3
Turn left onto 28th Street
0.9 mi·2 min·28th Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto Crestview Drive
0.2 mi·37 sec·Crestview Drive
5
Turn right onto Ashwood Drive
0.1 mi·31 sec·Ashwood Drive
6
Turn left onto Woodland Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·Woodland Drive
7
At end of road, turn right onto CR 10
1.5 mi·2 min·Rosemar Road
8
Turn left onto WV 68
8.0 mi·12 min·Emerson Avenue
9
Continue on WV 2
12 mi·13 min·State Route 2
10
Continue on WV 2
17 mi·19 min·2nd Street
11
Turn right onto WV 2
5.0 mi·5 min·Wells Street
12
Continue on WV 2
4.3 mi·4 min·Vine Street
13
Continue on WV 2
2.0 mi·2 min·3rd Street
14
Continue on WV 2
1.3 mi·1 min·North State Route 2
15
Continue on WV 2
23 mi·27 min·North State Rt. 2
16
Turn right onto CH 250/88
0.2 mi·31 sec·7th Street
17
Turn left onto CH 250/88
0.1 mi·17 sec·Jefferson Avenue
18
Turn left onto 5th Street
38 ft·1 sec·5th Street
19
Arrive at destination
5th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a shorter drive of 75.7 miles and only takes about 1 hour and 36 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Plan to leave when you feel most rested, as the $12 fuel cost is quite manageable. While there are no specific recommended stops mentioned, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially when you're on the 22.8-mile stretch of North State Rt. 2. Because this route is turn-heavy and primarily on local roads, be sure to have your navigation set up before you depart Vienna to ensure a smooth transition through the various road segments.
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 37.8 miles from Vienna, WV, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.8 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 17 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.8 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moundsville, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Vienna, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Vienna, WV
This is one driving day of about 75.7 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Vienna, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North State Rt. 2 for about 22.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.8 mi from Vienna, WV
· 50m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.84 one way
$23.68 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$12.94
$25.89
premium
$4.70
$14.01
$28.02
diesel
$5.61
$16.71
$33.43
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.7
0
$7.95
$3.63
Efficient EV
18.9
0
$6.62
$3.03
EV Truck/SUV
30.3
0
$10.60
$4.84
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Vienna, WV
Afternoon
in Vienna on Friday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Moundsville, WV
Afternoon
in Moundsville on Friday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
5 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
1h 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 Vienna, WV to Moundsville, WV covers 75.7 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North State Rt. 2, 2nd Street, State Route 2. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.8 miles from Vienna, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.84 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 1h 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 0.2 miles (28th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Crestview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Ashwood Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Vienna, WV to Moundsville, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
