Origin
Charleston, WV
Late night in Charleston on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charleston, WV to Logan, 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 9m
Distance
57.5 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
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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Logan, WV
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Trip Overview
Charleston, WV to Logan, WV is 57.5 miles and takes about 1h 9m via Corridor G, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within West Virginia, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Expect a route with many turns, characteristic of local driving, rather than a long, straight highway. With only 1 recommended day and minimal stops, this is a straightforward trip for those looking for efficient travel between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Corridor G | 52.3 mi | 1h |
| WV 73 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Ferry Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Water Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| MacCorkle Avenue Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Landau Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Side Bridge | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dickinson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Corridor G
— 52.3 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston, WV and Logan, 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
52 mi
·
1 hr
·
Corridor G
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward WV 73, WV 10: Logan
10
Turn left onto WV 73
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
WV 73
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on WV 73
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
WV 73
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto WV 73
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
WV 73
13
Turn left onto WV 10
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Landau Lane
14
Continue on Water Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Water Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto Dingess Street
313 ft
·
10 sec
·
Dingess Street
16
Turn right onto White Street
15 ft
·
0 sec
·
White Street
17
Arrive at destination
White Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.8 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 57.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Thayer Street
Turn right onto Thayer Street
Navigation decision point
5
53.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward WV 73, WV 10: Logan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 73, WV 10: Logan
6
54.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
WV 73
Turn left onto WV 73
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
57.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
Dingess Street
At end of road, turn left onto Dingess Street
Navigation decision point
5
57.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
White Street
Turn right onto White Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.99 one way
$17.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.83 | $19.66 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.64 | $21.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.70 | $25.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.04 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.05 | $3.68 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Logan, WV
Late night in Logan on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Danville, WV
29 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
8 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 9m 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 only a 5% highway share. While most of the journey features frequent turns, you'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 52.3 miles on Corridor G. This suggests a mix of some faster-paced road followed by more winding local sections as you approach your destination. Be prepared for a driving experience that demands attention to navigation and road conditions.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.3 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 0.8 miles in near Thayer 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 1h 9m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Thayer Street): Navigation decision point; at 53.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.1 miles (WV 73): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 57.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.3 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 0.8 miles (Thayer Street): Navigation decision point; at 53.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.1 miles (WV 73): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Logan, 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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