Origin
Charleston, WV
Late night in Charleston on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charleston, WV to Eleanor, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charleston, WV
Wikimedia Commons
Eleanor, WV
Federated Art
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Charleston to Eleanor, expect a straightforward 27.4-mile journey that typically takes about 36 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. With a fuel budget of roughly $4, it is an economical drive for commuters or casual travelers alike. You will stay entirely within West Virginia, transitioning through the Southeast region on a route that prioritizes efficiency. Because the trip is short and uncomplicated, it offers a stress-free way to navigate between these two points without the need for extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 119 | 16.9 mi | 19m |
| Teays Valley Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Fruth-Lanham Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Charleston Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Winfield Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Quarrier Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| WV 34 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Dickinson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 119
— 16.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston, WV and Eleanor, 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
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US 119
Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward US 35: Winfield, Point Pleasant
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Scott Depot
8
Turn right onto US 35
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fruth-Lanham Highway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
10
Turn right onto WV 34
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Teays Valley Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto WV 34; WV 817
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Winfield Road
12
Turn sharp left
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
13
Continue on WV 34
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
WV 34
14
At end of road, turn left onto WV 62
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Charleston Road
15
Turn right
52 ft
·
2 sec
16
Arrive at destination
3 ft
·
0 sec
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 25.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 119 / Pennsylvania Avenue South
Turn left onto US 119 / Pennsylvania Avenue South
Navigation decision point
5
17.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward US 35: Winfield, Point Pleasant
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 35: Winfield, Point Pleasant
5
18.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Scott Depot
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Scott Depot
5
25 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
25.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
WV 62 / Charleston Road
At end of road, turn left onto WV 62 / Charleston Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.28 one way
$8.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.68 | $9.37 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Eleanor, WV
Late night in Eleanor on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 6 mph
2% chance
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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 63% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating via US 119, Teays Valley Road, and the Fruth-Lanham Highway. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 16.9 miles along US 119, providing a consistent pace before you transition to local roads. While the drive is efficient, the shift from high-speed highway segments to regional arteries requires you to stay alert as you move toward your destination. It is a functional, direct path rather than a winding scenic detour, designed to get you to your destination with minimal fuss.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.9 mi on US 119.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 119 and Teays Valley Road. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near US 119 / Pennsylvania Avenue South.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 119 / Pennsylvania Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
842 ft
570 ft
Total Climb
603 ft
Total Descent
597 ft
Highest Point
842 ft
~19.4 mi in
Elevation Range
272 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Charleston, WV and Eleanor, WV, road signs point toward Point Pleasant and Scott Depot.
Point Pleasant
17.9 mi in
|
~21m
Scott Depot
18.3 mi in
|
~22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.9 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 0.9 miles (US 119 / Pennsylvania Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eleanor, 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
More trips to Eleanor, WV
Explore more options from Charleston, WV or browse trips ending in Eleanor, WV.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse WV road trips.