Origin
Charleston, WV
Late night in Charleston on Sunday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charleston, WV to Cross Lanes, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
12 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 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
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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Cross Lanes, WV
Jan van der Wolf
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward commute, the 12-mile trip from Charleston to Cross Lanes is an ideal choice. Covering the distance in roughly 15 minutes, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via US 119, Quarrier Street, and Goff Mountain Road as you transition through the Southeast region of West Virginia. Budgeting about $2 for fuel makes this a very economical trip for your travel plans. Because of the short duration, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or splitting the drive. It is a highly practical, efficient connection that gets you between these two points with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 119 | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| Quarrier Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Goff Mountain Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Dickinson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Randolph Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 119
— 10.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston, WV and Cross Lanes, WV.
1
Start on Dickinson Street
486 ft
·
11 sec
·
Dickinson Street
2
Turn right onto Quarrier Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Quarrier Street
3
Continue on Randolph Street
376 ft
·
16 sec
·
Randolph Street
4
Turn left onto US 119
310 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue South
5
Take the ramp onto US 119
10 mi
·
12 min
·
US 119
Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward WV 622: Cross Lanes
7
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft
·
7 sec
8
Turn straight onto WV 622
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Goff Mountain Road
9
Arrive at destination
WV 622
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Quarrier Street
Turn right onto Quarrier Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 119 / Pennsylvania Avenue South
Turn left onto US 119 / Pennsylvania Avenue South
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 119
Take the ramp onto US 119 toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
4
11.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward WV 622: Cross Lanes
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward WV 622: Cross Lanes
5
11.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.88 one way
$3.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 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 | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
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
Cross Lanes, WV
Late night in Cross Lanes on Sunday
Local time
4:12 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
15m 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 highway-focused drive is characterized by its efficiency, with 85% of the trip spent on major roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 10.2 miles along US 119. While the path begins on local streets like Quarrier, it rapidly shifts into a more streamlined highway experience. Expect a consistent pace as you head toward Cross Lanes, making this a functional drive rather than a winding scenic tour. The transition from city streets to the main highway happens smoothly, ensuring you stay focused on the road ahead for the duration of your 15-minute journey.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on US 119.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 119 and Quarrier Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Quarrier Street.
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 15m 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 0.1 miles (Quarrier Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 119 / Pennsylvania Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 119): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
804 ft
566 ft
Total Climb
406 ft
Total Descent
290 ft
Highest Point
804 ft
~10 mi in
Elevation Range
238 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on US 119. 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 0.1 miles (Quarrier Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 119 / Pennsylvania Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 119): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cross Lanes, 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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