Origin
Charleston, WV
Late night in Charleston on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charleston, WV to Wayne, 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 20m
Distance
66.1 mi
106 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
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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Wayne, WV
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Trip Overview
Charleston, WV to Wayne, WV is 66.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes via US 119, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within West Virginia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a highway-focused trip, making it a practical choice for a quick transit or a component of a larger journey. Given its short duration and minimal cost, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 119 | 49.4 mi | 54m |
| Fifth Street Road | 13.9 mi | 20m |
| 5th Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Quarrier Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Cleveland Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dickinson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Randolph Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 119
— 49.4 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston, WV and Wayne, 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
49 mi
·
54 min
·
US 119
Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward WV 152 South, WV 527 North
7
Keep slight left at fork
187 ft
·
9 sec
8
Turn left onto WV 152
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on WV 152
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Fifth Street Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on WV 152
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Cleveland Street
11
Turn left onto WV 152
227 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Court Street
12
Turn left onto Hendrick Street
32 ft
·
1 sec
·
Hendrick Street
13
Arrive at destination
Hendrick Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.1 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 0.9 and 50.6 — 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
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 119
Take the ramp onto US 119 toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
5
50.4 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward WV 152 South, WV 527 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 152 South, WV 527 North
5
50.6 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
50.6 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
WV 152 / 5th Street
Turn left onto WV 152 / 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.34 one way
$20.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.30 | $22.60 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.23 | $24.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.59 | $29.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.78 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.25 | $4.23 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Wayne, WV
Late night in Wayne on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
19 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 20m 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 primarily a highway-focused experience, with 75% of the journey taking place on main roads like US 119. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 49.4 miles on US 119, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. The route progresses with a clear highway character, meaning you can expect relatively high speeds and fewer interruptions. While not entirely interstate, it maintains a strong highway feel throughout its 66.1 miles, making it efficient for covering the distance.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.4 mi on US 119.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 119 and Fifth Street Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near US 119 / Pennsylvania Avenue South.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 20m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 119 / Pennsylvania Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 119): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 66.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.4 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 1 miles (US 119): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wayne, 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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