Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bradshaw, WV
Kelly
Monclo, WV
Federated Art
Bradshaw to Monclo is 24.5 miles and takes about 48 minutes via WV 17, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward trip stays within West Virginia's Southeast region. It's primarily a highway cruise, making it ideal for a quick transit or a segment of a larger journey. You'll find it's a practical route for getting between these two points with minimal fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WV 17 | 16.3 mi | 28m |
| Whitman Creek Road | 2.3 mi | 9m |
| Old US Highway 119 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Logan Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Beech Creek Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| WV 73 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Stollings Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Walnut Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bradshaw, WV and Monclo, WV.
Start on Bradshaw Hollow Road
At end of road, turn right onto Whitman Creek Road
At end of road, turn right onto Old US Highway 119
Continue on Old US Highway 119
Continue on WV 73
Continue on WV 10
Turn left onto Logan Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Stratton Street
Continue on WV 10
Continue on WV 10
Turn straight onto WV 17
Turn left
Turn slight right
Turn left onto CR 119/22
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto Whitman Creek Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Old US Highway 119
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Logan Boulevard
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Stratton Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CR 119/22 / Beech Creek Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.83 one way
$7.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.35 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.55 | $9.11 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $6.05 | $12.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Bradshaw on Friday
Local time
11:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in Monclo on Friday
Local time
11:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is mostly highway, with 76% of the 24.5 miles on higher-speed roads like WV 17. The longest continuous stretch on WV 17 is 16.3 miles. After that, expect a shift to surface roads like Whitman Creek Road and Old US Highway 119 for the remaining portion of your trip. This means you'll transition from more of a cruising feel to navigating local routes.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WV 17 and Whitman Creek Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Whitman Creek Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Whitman Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Old US Highway 119): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (Logan Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
836 ft
Total Descent
755 ft
Highest Point
1,471 ft
~15.8 mi in
Elevation Range
803 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 24.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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