Origin
Chesapeake, WV
Morning in Chesapeake on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesapeake, WV to Glasgow, 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
12m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chesapeake, WV
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Glasgow, WV
Lewis Ashton
Trip Overview
Chesapeake, WV to Glasgow, WV is 8.3 miles and takes about 12m via East Dupont Avenue, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region of West Virginia, offering a straightforward local drive. It’s a quick hop that doesn't require extensive planning, perfect for those looking to connect two nearby points without a significant time commitment. Expect a drive that’s more about navigating local streets than covering long distances, making it a simple addition to a larger West Virginia itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Dupont Avenue | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Maccorkle Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
| Kanawha Boulevard East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| King Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 125th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Dupont Avenue
— 3.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake, WV and Glasgow, WV.
1
Start on 125th Street
7 ft
·
5 sec
·
125th Street
2
Turn left onto WV 61
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Maccorkle Avenue
3
Continue on WV 61
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
3rd Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
Use the left lane.
5
At end of road, turn right
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Turn slight right
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 60: Cedar Grove, Montgomery
7
Turn straight onto US 60
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Kanawha Boulevard East
8
Continue on US 60
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
East Dupont Avenue
9
Turn right onto King Street
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
King Street
10
Arrive at destination
King Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.3 — 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
|
WV 61 / Maccorkle Avenue
Turn left onto WV 61 / Maccorkle Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
3.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
At end of road, turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
3.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn slight right toward US 60: Cedar Grove, Montgomery
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 60: Cedar Grove, Montgomery
4
8.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
King Street
Turn right onto King Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.30 one way
$2.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.42 | $2.84 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.54 | $3.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 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 | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
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
Glasgow, WV
Morning in Glasgow on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
6 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
12m 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 by its turn-heavy local drive, with no highway miles contributing to the 8.3-mile journey. You'll spend your time on East Dupont Avenue, Maccorkle Avenue, and Kanawha Boulevard East. The longest stretch without a turn is 3.9 miles on East Dupont Avenue. Given its profile, anticipate frequent intersections and changes in speed, typical of navigating through populated areas rather than open highways.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.9 mi on East Dupont Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 early in the drive near WV 61 / Maccorkle Avenue.
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 12m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WV 61 / Maccorkle Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: 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.
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 Chesapeake, WV to Glasgow, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Montgomery along the way.
Montgomery
3.7 mi in
|
~5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.9 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: near the start (WV 61 / Maccorkle Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gauley River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Glasgow, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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