Origin
Charleston, WV
Late night in Charleston on Tuesday
Local time
4:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charleston, WV to Rand, WV
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
7.7 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
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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Rand, WV
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Trip Overview
Charleston, WV to Rand, WV is 7.7 miles and takes about 11 minutes via I 64, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short drive, entirely within West Virginia, making it perfect for a quick trip or as part of a larger journey. You'll primarily be on interstate highway, so expect a straightforward and efficient commute. With no designated stops, this route is designed for speed and direct travel between its two points. It's a practical option if you're looking for minimal travel time between these specific locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| US 60 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Lee Street East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brooks Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| CR 60/47 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Jonquil Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dickinson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 3.8 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston, WV and Rand, 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
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 64; I 77
7
Take the exit onto US 60
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 60
Toward US 60 East: Midland Trail, Belle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto CR 60/47
506 ft
·
23 sec
·
CR 60/47
9
Turn right onto Jonquil Drive
212 ft
·
9 sec
·
Jonquil Drive
10
Arrive at destination
Jonquil Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 60 / Lee Street East
Turn right onto US 60 / Lee Street East
Navigation decision point
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
7
4.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 60
Take the exit onto US 60 toward US 60 East: Midland Trail, Belle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 60 East: Midland Trail, Belle
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.20 one way
$2.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.32 | $2.63 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.43 | $2.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Rand, WV
Late night in Rand on Tuesday
Local time
4:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
26 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
11m 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 drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 88% of the route utilizing interstate. You'll spend most of your time on I 64, including a continuous stretch of 3.8 miles on this main highway. The experience will be characterized by consistent speed limits and the general feel of interstate driving. While US 60 and Lee Street East are part of the route, their presence is minimal compared to the dominant highway segment. Expect a smooth and uninterrupted journey for the most part.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and US 60. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 60 / Lee Street East.
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 7.7 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: near the start (US 60 / Lee Street East): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 60 / Brooks Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
On the drive from Charleston, WV to Rand, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Belle along the way.
Belle
4.6 mi in
|
~6m
|
via US 60
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 11m. Total distance: 7.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on I 64. 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: near the start (US 60 / Lee Street East): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 60 / Brooks Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rand, 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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