Origin
Charleston, WV
Morning in Charleston on Sunday
Local time
11:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charleston, WV to Fayetteville, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
53.2 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 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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Fayetteville, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick getaway from Charleston to Fayetteville, this 53.2-mile journey is an ideal day trip. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 19 minutes behind the wheel, making it a manageable excursion that does not require an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $9, this route is as economical as it is accessible. You will navigate through West Virginia using a combination of East Dupont Avenue, I-64, and WV 16. Because the drive is short, you have plenty of flexibility to explore your destination upon arrival without feeling fatigued from hours of travel. It is a straightforward trip that links two distinct areas within the state, offering a seamless transition between your origin and destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Dupont Avenue | 26.9 mi | 40m |
| I 64 | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| WV 16 | 8.8 mi | 16m |
| Lee Street East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kanawha Boulevard East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brooks Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dickinson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Court Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Dupont Avenue
— 26.9 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston, WV and Fayetteville, WV.
1
Start on Dickinson Street
36 ft
·
4 sec
·
Dickinson Street
2
Turn right onto US 60
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Lee Street East
3
Turn left onto US 60
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Brooks Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 64, I 77, I 79
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 64 East, I 77 South: Beckley
6
Merge onto I 64; I 77
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 64; I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 60, WV 61: Chelyan, Cedar Grove
8
Turn slight right
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 60: Cedar Grove, Montgomery
9
Turn straight onto US 60
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Kanawha Boulevard East
10
Continue on US 60
27 mi
·
40 min
·
East Dupont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 16
8.8 mi
·
16 min
·
WV 16
12
Arrive at destination
WV 16
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from Charleston, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 15.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 60 / Brooks Street
Turn left onto US 60 / Brooks Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 64, I 77, I 79
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64, I 77, I 79
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 64 East, I 77 South: Beckley
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 East, I 77 South: Beckley
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 64; I 77
Merge onto I 64; I 77
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
15.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward US 60, WV 61: Chelyan, Cedar Grove
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 60, WV 61: Chelyan, Cedar Grove
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.32 one way
$16.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.85 | $19.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.75 | $23.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.45 | $3.40 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Fayetteville, WV
Morning in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
11:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Montgomery, WV
27 mi in
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
23 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
1h 19m 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?
Expect a mixed drive that transitions from urban stretches to more varied road types. About 45% of your trip involves highway travel, providing a balance between speed and local navigation. You will start with a significant 26.9-mile stretch along East Dupont Avenue, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the journey. As you shift from the main interstate corridors onto WV 16, the character of the road changes, requiring you to stay alert through the different road surfaces. This blend of infrastructure keeps the drive engaging, moving you efficiently out of the capital area and toward your target destination.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.9 mi on East Dupont Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 60 / Brooks Street.
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 53.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.3 miles (US 60 / Brooks Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,815 ft
596 ft
Total Climb
1,572 ft
Total Descent
353 ft
Highest Point
1,815 ft
~53.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,219 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 Fayetteville, WV, road signs point toward Cedar Grove and Montgomery.
Cedar Grove
15.9 mi in
|
~19m
Montgomery
16.8 mi in
|
~20m
About the Cities
Starting in Charleston, WV
Full guide →Charleston, established in 1794, is the state capital of West Virginia. With a population of about 49,000 in 2020, Charleston is the largest city in West Virginia. It's at the junction of Interstates 77, 79, and 64, as well as the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha Rivers, the latter of which flows prominently through the city.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 53.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.9 miles on East Dupont Avenue. 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 0.3 miles (US 60 / Brooks Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fayetteville, 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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