Origin
Belle, WV
Late night in Belle on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belle, WV to Charleston, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
11.7 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belle, WV
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Charleston, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute or a short regional hop, the 11.7-mile journey from Belle to Charleston is an ideal candidate. You can expect to spend about 18 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect single-day trip that requires no overnight planning. Navigating primarily via US 60 and West Dupont Avenue, you will stay within the Southeast region of West Virginia throughout the entire drive. With a fuel cost of just $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly route for your itinerary. It functions best as a straightforward, efficient connection rather than a scenic getaway, offering a practical way to transition between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 60 | 9.7 mi | 13m |
| West Dupont Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 100 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Old US 60 | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Simmons Creek Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street East | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dickinson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 60
— 9.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belle, WV and Charleston, WV.
1
Start on CR 60/18
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Old US 60
2
Continue on West Dupont Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Dupont Avenue
3
Turn right onto Simmons Creek Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Simmons Creek Road
4
Turn straight onto US 60
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
US 60
5
Take the ramp onto US 60
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
US 60
6
Take the exit onto 100
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
100
Toward Leon Sullivan Way, Capitol Street
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward Leon Sullivan Way
8
Turn right onto US 60
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Washington Street East
9
Turn left onto Dickinson Street
414 ft
·
9 sec
·
Dickinson Street
10
Arrive at destination
Dickinson Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 11.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Simmons Creek Road
Turn right onto Simmons Creek Road
Navigation decision point
5
10.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
100
Take the exit onto 100 toward Leon Sullivan Way, Capitol Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Leon Sullivan Way, Capitol Street
5
11.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Leon Sullivan Way
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Leon Sullivan Way
5
11.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 60 / Washington Street East
Turn right onto US 60 / Washington Street East
Navigation decision point
4
11.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Dickinson Street
Turn left onto Dickinson Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.83 one way
$3.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.17 | $4.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.58 | $5.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 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 | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
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
Charleston, WV
Late night in Charleston on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
18 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
18m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 86% of your time spent on main thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your trip on a 9.7-mile uninterrupted stretch along US 60, which provides a consistent pace for the duration of the journey. Because the route is short and direct, you won’t encounter the technical challenges or winding roads often found in more rural mountain driving. The transition from Belle into Charleston is predictable and steady, allowing you to maintain a steady speed for nearly the entire 18-minute duration. It is a no-nonsense, functional drive that prioritizes speed and efficiency over complex navigation.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.7 mi on US 60.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 60 and West Dupont Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Simmons Creek Road.
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 18m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Simmons Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (100): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
662 ft
596 ft
Total Climb
152 ft
Total Descent
158 ft
Highest Point
662 ft
~10.3 mi in
Elevation Range
66 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.7 miles on US 60. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Simmons Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (100): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Gauley River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Charleston, WV before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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