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Scenic Drives in West Virginia

Routes

60

Avg Distance

249 mi

Avg Drive

4h 51m

Destinations

52

West Virginia's scenic drives offer a compelling mix of gently rolling terrain and notable elevation changes, with drive scores reaching a perfect 10. Across 60 routes averaging 249 miles, you'll find impressive maximum elevations up to 2,679 ft. Many routes provide excellent EV charging coverage, with some boasting over 47 DC fast chargers, making longer explorations feasible.

Fuel snapshot for this state

Regular

$4.04/gal

Diesel: $5.35/gal

Typical trip cost

$30–$62

One-way, ~249 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG

CO₂ per trip

~87 kg

ICE vehicle, one-way average

Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-06-01

Climate through the year: West Virginia

West Virginia peaks at around 86°F in Jul and cools to 44°F / 26°F in Jan. Wettest month is Jul at ~5.4 in of rain.

Month High °F Low °F Rain in Snow in
Jan 44 26 3.3 10.3
Feb 48 29 3.4 7.7
Mar 57 35 4.1 5.9
Apr 69 45 3.6 0.5
May 76 53 4.9 —
Jun 83 62 4.7 —
Jul 86 66 5.4 —
Aug 85 64 3.8 —
Sep 80 57 3.5 —
Oct 69 45 2.9 0.6
Nov 57 36 3.2 1.5
Dec 48 30 3.6 5

Source: NOAA NCEI Monthly Climate Normals, 1991–2020 reference period. Sampled at the major-airport station for WV — microclimates along specific routes can vary significantly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We rate routes on a 1-10 drive score based on elevation changes, road variety, and terrain diversity. The 60 routes listed here all score 7 or higher.
Current regular gas averages $4.04/gallon in West Virginia (week of 2026-06-01). Diesel: $5.35/gallon. A typical one-way trip on these routes costs between $30 and $62. Source: US Energy Information Administration.
Drive times and distances come from OSRM routing over real OpenStreetMap road networks. Fuel costs use weekly US Energy Information Administration state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. EV charging data is sourced from NREL. Climate normals come from NOAA NCEI (1991–2020 reference period). Hazard data comes from FEMA and USGS public feeds.
Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

Top Scenic Routes

Editor's pick

Martinsburg, WV → Wayne, WV

367.6 mi 6h 52m Score: 10/10 ~$58 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

This route achieves a top drive score and features a maximum elevation of 2,679 ft. With gently rolling terrain and access to parks, it offers a substantial 367.6-mile exploration through the state.

Editor's pick

Martinsburg, WV → Ceredo, WV

360.9 mi 6h 41m Score: 10/10 ~$60 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Boasting a perfect drive score, this 360.9-mile trip reaches a maximum elevation of 2,495 ft and includes excellent EV charging infrastructure with 47 DC fast chargers.

Editor's pick

Martinsburg, WV → Kenova, WV

359.7 mi 6h 38m Score: 10/10 ~$57 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

With a drive score of 10, this 359.7-mile route navigates gently rolling terrain and peaks at 2,436 ft. Its excellent EV coverage includes 47 DC fast chargers, supporting a smooth drive.

Martinsburg, WV → Pea Ridge, WV

345 mi 6h 23m Score: 10/10 ~$55 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Huntington, WV → Charles Town, WV

343.1 mi 6h 43m Score: 9/10 ~$55 fuel

Through: Buckhannon → Berryville

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Martinsburg, WV → Mount Hope, WV

318.3 mi 6h 16m Score: 8/10 ~$51 fuel

Through: Charleston

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Martinsburg, WV → Tornado, WV

315.8 mi 5h 56m Score: 9/10 ~$50 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Martinsburg, WV → Oceana, WV

311.7 mi 5h 49m Score: 8/10 ~$52 fuel

Through: Charleston

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Shepherdstown, WV → Charleston, WV

306.6 mi 5h 42m Score: 10/10 ~$51 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Charleston, WV → Bolivar, WV

299 mi 5h 53m Score: 9/10 ~$50 fuel

Through: Buckhannon → Berryville → Charles Town

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Bluefield, WV → Charles Town, WV

297.1 mi 5h 38m Score: 8/10 ~$47 fuel

Through: Berryville

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Martinsburg, WV → Pinch, WV

294.4 mi 5h 27m Score: 10/10 ~$47 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Charleston, WV → Ranson, WV

293.1 mi 5h 45m Score: 9/10 ~$49 fuel

Through: Buckhannon → Berryville

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Weirton Heights, WV → Princeton, WV

286.1 mi 5h 34m Score: 9/10 ~$48 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Weirton, WV → Princeton, WV

283.9 mi 5h 32m Score: 9/10 ~$45 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Martinsburg, WV → Oak Hill, WV

281.1 mi 5h 13m Score: 8/10 ~$47 fuel

Through: Charleston → Beckley

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Martinsburg, WV → Craigsville, WV

275.5 mi 5h 15m Score: 9/10 ~$44 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Weirton, WV → Gilbert Creek, WV

274 mi 5h 40m Score: 9/10 ~$46 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Martinsburg, WV → Fayetteville, WV

273.6 mi 5h 15m Score: 8/10 ~$46 fuel

Through: Charleston

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Martinsburg, WV → Ansted, WV

272.5 mi 5h 14m Score: 8/10 ~$43 fuel

Through: Charleston

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Martinsburg, WV → Stanaford, WV

269 mi 4h 56m Score: 8/10 ~$43 fuel

Through: Charleston

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Weirton, WV → Alderson, WV

258.3 mi 5h 32m Score: 9/10 ~$41 fuel

Through: Morgantown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Bluefield, WV → Moundsville, WV

253.5 mi 4h 51m Score: 9/10 ~$40 fuel

Through: Parkersburg

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Weirton, WV → Mabscott, WV

247 mi 4h 54m Score: 9/10 ~$39 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Weirton, WV → Logan, WV

246.2 mi 4h 51m Score: 9/10 ~$39 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Weirton, WV → Rainelle, WV

238.3 mi 4h 48m Score: 9/10 ~$38 fuel

Through: Morgantown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Martinsburg, WV → Glenville, WV

237.5 mi 4h 32m Score: 9/10 ~$38 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Martinsburg, WV → Alderson, WV

236.5 mi 4h 27m Score: 8/10 ~$40 fuel

Through: Charleston → Ronceverte

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Martinsburg, WV → Glendale, WV

233.7 mi 4h 28m Score: 9/10 ~$39 fuel

Through: Fairmont

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Martinsburg, WV → Richwood, WV

232.2 mi 5h 4m Score: 9/10 ~$37 fuel

Through: Bridgewater

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Martinsburg, WV → Harrisville, WV

231.4 mi 4h 25m Score: 9/10 ~$37 fuel

Through: Bridgeport

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Weirton, WV → Oak Hill, WV

231.2 mi 4h 35m Score: 8/10 ~$37 fuel

Through: Morgantown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Martinsburg, WV → Paden City, WV

229.7 mi 4h 33m Score: 9/10 ~$39 fuel

Through: Fairmont

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Beckley, WV → West Liberty, WV

229.5 mi 4h 35m Score: 9/10 ~$38 fuel

Through: Parkersburg

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Weirton Heights, WV → Kenova, WV

228.9 mi 4h 34m Score: 9/10 ~$36 fuel

Through: Ravenswood

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Weirton Heights, WV → Hamlin, WV

225.7 mi 4h 35m Score: 9/10 ~$36 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Martinsburg, WV → New Martinsville, WV

225 mi 4h 28m Score: 9/10 ~$38 fuel

Through: Fairmont

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Martinsburg, WV → Chester, WV

224 mi 4h 42m Score: 9/10 ~$36 fuel

Through: Breezewood → Patp: Pittsburgh → Harrisburg +4 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Huntington, WV → Kingwood, WV

223.7 mi 4h 18m Score: 9/10 ~$36 fuel

Through: Cr 77

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Weirton Heights, WV → Madison, WV

221.6 mi 4h 22m Score: 9/10 ~$35 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

South Charleston, WV → Keyser, WV

215.8 mi 4h 11m Score: 8/10 ~$34 fuel

Through: Buckhannon

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Martinsburg, WV → Benwood, WV

215.3 mi 4h 25m Score: 9/10 ~$36 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Weirton, WV → Mount Hope, WV

213.3 mi 4h 33m Score: 9/10 ~$34 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Huntington, WV → Cheat Lake, WV

211.2 mi 3h 53m Score: 9/10 ~$34 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Weirton Heights, WV → Craigsville, WV

210.8 mi 4h 8m Score: 9/10 ~$34 fuel

Through: Pa Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania → Airport → Pa Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Huntington, WV → Hooverson Heights, WV

209.7 mi 4h 18m Score: 9/10 ~$33 fuel

Through: Parkersburg

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Huntington, WV → Star City, WV

208.7 mi 3h 52m Score: 9/10 ~$33 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Weirton, WV → Teays Valley, WV

208.5 mi 4h 6m Score: 9/10 ~$33 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Martinsburg, WV → West Liberty, WV

207.9 mi 4h 25m Score: 9/10 ~$33 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Huntington, WV → Westover, WV

206.3 mi 3h 49m Score: 9/10 ~$33 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Martinsburg, WV → Wellsburg, WV

204.8 mi 4h 19m Score: 9/10 ~$33 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Huntington, WV → Mannington, WV

203.9 mi 3h 49m Score: 9/10 ~$32 fuel

Through: Fairmont

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Weirton, WV → Alum Creek, WV

201.4 mi 4h Score: 9/10 ~$34 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Bluefield, WV → Elkins, WV

198.6 mi 3h 52m Score: 10/10 ~$33 fuel

Through: Summersville → Buckhannon

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Weirton, WV → Elkview, WV

197.3 mi 3h 52m Score: 9/10 ~$31 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Weirton Heights, WV → Dunbar, WV

197.3 mi 3h 53m Score: 9/10 ~$33 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Huntington, WV → Winfield, WV

192.1 mi 3h 33m Score: 9/10 ~$32 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Charles Town, WV → Clarksburg, WV

190.8 mi 3h 47m Score: 9/10 ~$32 fuel

Through: Stephenson → Berkeley Springs

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Weirton, WV → Eleanor, WV

189.7 mi 4h Score: 9/10 ~$32 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Huntington, WV → Monongah, WV

188.8 mi 3h 33m Score: 9/10 ~$30 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

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