Trip from Charleston, WV to Hooverson Heights, WV

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 37m

Distance

184.2 mi

296 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

12 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 25m ★

6 AM

3h 37m

8 AM

4h 2m

10 AM

3h 46m

12 PM

3h 43m

3 PM

3h 47m

5 PM

4h 1m

8 PM

3h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Charleston, WV to Hooverson Heights, WV covers 184.2 miles and takes about 3h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 77, SR 7, North State Rt. 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.7 miles on I 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.80 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

92.1 miles from Charleston, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 77	78.7 mi	1h 24m
SR 7	25.8 mi	32m
North State Rt. 2	22.4 mi	27m
2nd Street	16.9 mi	19m
State Route 2	11.7 mi	13m
WV 2	6.5 mi	10m
Emerson Avenue	5 mi	5m
Wells Street	5 mi	5m

Longest stretch: I 77 — 78.7 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charleston, WV and Hooverson Heights, WV.

Start on Dickinson Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Dickinson Street

At end of road, turn left onto Christopher Street

264 ft · 13 sec · Christopher Street

Turn right onto Capitol Street

311 ft · 17 sec · Capitol Street

Turn left onto Smith Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Smith Street

Turn left

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Merge onto I 64; I 77

0.1 mi · 7 sec · I 64; I 77

Keep slight right at fork onto I 77

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 77

Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 77

77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · I 77

Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg

Take the exit onto WV 2

0.4 mi · 47 sec · WV 2

Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2

136 ft · 3 sec · WV 2

Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

Continue on WV 2

5.0 mi · 5 min · Emerson Avenue

Continue on WV 2

12 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

Continue on WV 2

17 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

Turn right onto WV 2

5.0 mi · 5 min · Wells Street

Continue on WV 2

4.3 mi · 4 min · Vine Street

Continue on WV 2

2.0 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

Continue on WV 2

1.3 mi · 1 min · North State Route 2

Continue on WV 2

22 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2

Turn left onto WV 2 Spur

0.4 mi · 30 sec · 12th Street

Continue on SR 872

0.3 mi · 27 sec · SR 872

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Continue on SR 7

26 mi · 32 min · SR 7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward Brilliant

Turn left

0.1 mi · 12 sec

Continue on 3rd Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · 3rd Street

Turn right onto Wellsburg Bridge

0.5 mi · 1 min · Wellsburg Bridge

Turn left onto WV 2

6.1 mi · 9 min · WV 2

Turn right onto WV 27 Alternate

0.7 mi · 1 min · Allegheny Street

Continue on WV 27 Alternate

0.7 mi · 1 min · Eldersville Road

At end of road, turn right onto Rockdale Road

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Rockdale Road

Arrive at destination

Rockdale Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 92.1 miles from Charleston, WV, or about 1h 41m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 41 miles or 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 92.1 miles or 1h 41m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hooverson Heights, WV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Charleston, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Charleston, WV

This is one driving day of about 184.2 miles and 3h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Charleston, WV.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 77 for about 78.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

human settlement in Tyler County, West Virginia, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sistersville, WV

92 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

Point Pleasant, WV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lebanon, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 92.1 miles from Charleston, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

First Watch

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Charleston, West Virginia

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+13043433447

Visit website

Sitar of India

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Charleston, West Virginia

0.1 mi

Laury's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Charleston, West Virginia

0.4 mi

First Watch

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+13043433447

Visit website

Sitar of India

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13043463745

Visit website

Laury's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $50 to $10

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 5–10 pm

+13043430055

Visit website

Chick-fil-A

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+13043440868

Visit website

Noah's Restaurant & Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $30 to $50

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 4–9 pm

+13043436558

Visit website

Swiftwater Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13043422443

Visit website

Main Kwong | Chinese Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13043428899

1010 Bridge

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 4–10 pm

+16812650599

Visit website

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 144.7

Moundsville, West Virginia

+13048459810

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 79.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Christopher Street

At end of road, turn left onto Christopher Street

Navigation decision point

0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | Capitol Street

Turn right onto Capitol Street

Navigation decision point

0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 77

Keep slight right at fork onto I 77 toward I 77 North: Parkersburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg

2.6 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 77

Keep slight left at fork onto I 77 toward I 77 North: Parkersburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg

79.8 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in | WV 2

Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North P...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.80 one way

$57.61 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$31.50	$62.99
premium	$4.70	$34.09	$68.18
diesel	$5.61	$40.67	$81.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 64.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

12 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Courtyard by Marriott - Tesla Supercharger

Charleston, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Ripley, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Parkersburg, WV

Tesla

6 DCFC

Moses Cadillac GMC Truck

East Charleston, WV

EV Connect

2 DCFC

Straub Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Glen Dale, WV

Blink Network

2 DCFC

Elm Grove Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Wheeling, WV

Blink Network

2 DCFC

ASTORG AUTO JLR CHARLESTON

Charleston, WV

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

JH HYUNDAI SHOWROOM FRONT

South Charleston, WV

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 6 Tesla: 3 Blink Network: 2 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	55.3	$19.34	$8.84
Efficient EV	46.1	$16.12	$7.37
EV Truck/SUV	73.7	$25.79	$11.79

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Charleston, WV

Afternoon in Charleston on Sunday

Local time

12:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hooverson Heights, WV

Afternoon in Hooverson Heights on Sunday

Local time

12:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

3 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

3h 37m 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?

184.2 mi in 3h 37m, mostly highway — 78.7 mi of that is on I 77.

68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 78.7 mi on I 77.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and SR 7. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Christopher Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 184.2 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.2 miles (Christopher Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Capitol Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Charleston, WV to Hooverson Heights, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Parkersburg along the way.

Parkersburg

79.5 mi in | ~1h 26m | via WV 2

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 3h 37m. Total distance: 184.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 78.7 miles on I 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hooverson Heights, WV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Hooverson Heights, WV, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Charleston, WV to Hooverson Heights, WV

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

First Watch

First Watch

Sitar of India

Laury's Restaurant

Chick-fil-A

Noah's Restaurant & Lounge

Swiftwater Cafe

Main Kwong | Chinese Restaurant

1010 Bridge

Tesla Supercharger

EV Connect Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Mineral Wells Rest Area Northbound

Mineral Wells Rest Area Southbound

Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

Rest Area

Rest Area

Rest Area

Mr. Fuel Travel Center

Grand Vue

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Charleston, WV

Hooverson Heights, WV

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 37m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Charleston, WV

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Will I have cell service along this route?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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