Origin
Charleston, WV
Late night in Charleston on Sunday
Local time
12:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charleston, WV to Alum Creek, 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
12.7 mi
20 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 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charleston, WV
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Alum Creek, WV
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Trip Overview
Charleston, WV to Alum Creek, WV is 12.7 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Corridor G, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within the Southeast region and West Virginia. Expect a local drive with numerous turns, making it a less demanding journey. It’s a straightforward option if you're looking for a quick transit between these two West Virginia locations without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Corridor G | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| Childress Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Ferry Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| MacCorkle Avenue Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Side Bridge | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dickinson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Thayer Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Maccorkle Avenue Southeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Corridor G
— 7.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston, WV and Alum Creek, WV.
1
Start on Dickinson Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Dickinson Street
2
Continue on South Side Bridge
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Side Bridge
3
Turn right onto Ferry Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Ferry Street
4
Turn right onto Thayer Street
290 ft
·
6 sec
·
Thayer Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto WV 61
205 ft
·
10 sec
·
Maccorkle Avenue Southeast
6
Turn straight onto WV 61
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
MacCorkle Avenue Southeast
7
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
8
Continue on US 119
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Corridor G
9
Turn right onto WV 214
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Childress Road
10
Arrive at destination
WV 214
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 8.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ferry Street
Turn right onto Ferry Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Thayer Street
Turn right onto Thayer Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WV 61 / Maccorkle Avenue Southeast
At end of road, turn left onto WV 61 / Maccorkle Avenue Southeast
Navigation decision point
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
8.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
WV 214 / Childress Road
Turn right onto WV 214 / Childress Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.99 one way
$3.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 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 | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
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
Alum Creek, WV
Late night in Alum Creek on Sunday
Local time
12:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
1 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 route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with no highway percentage to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.2 miles on Corridor G. You'll primarily navigate using Corridor G, Childress Road, and Ferry Street. This suggests a driving experience that involves frequent adjustments and navigation through local roads rather than sustained high-speed travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.2 mi on Corridor G.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 0.4 miles in near Ferry Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
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 0.4 miles (Ferry Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Thayer Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (WV 61 / Maccorkle Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 12.7 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.2 miles on Corridor G. 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 0.4 miles (Ferry Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Thayer Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (WV 61 / Maccorkle Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Alum Creek, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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