Origin
Hurricane, WV
Late night in Hurricane on Tuesday
Local time
4:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hurricane, WV to Eleanor, 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
21m
Distance
14.1 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hurricane, WV
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Eleanor, WV
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Trip Overview
Hurricane, WV to Eleanor, WV is 14.1 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Teays Valley Road and I 64, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region, making it a straightforward and quick journey. It's a practical option if you're looking to cover a small distance efficiently, perhaps connecting two points of interest or simply moving between nearby towns. The drive is mostly on local roads with a brief interstate segment, offering a mixed but manageable experience for a single day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Teays Valley Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| I 64 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Charleston Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Winfield Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| WV 34 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hurricane Creek Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Midland Trail | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| WV 34 Alternate | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Teays Valley Road
— 5.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hurricane, WV and Eleanor, WV.
1
Start on this road
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto WV 34 Alternate
357 ft
·
14 sec
·
WV 34 Alternate
3
At end of road, turn left onto WV 34
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Midland Trail
4
Continue on WV 34
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Teays Valley Road
5
Turn left onto CR 19
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Hurricane Creek Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
7
Merge onto I 64
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 64
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Toward WV 34: Teays Valley
9
Turn left onto WV 34
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Teays Valley Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto WV 34; WV 817
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Winfield Road
11
Turn sharp left
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
12
Continue on WV 34
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
WV 34
13
At end of road, turn left onto WV 62
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Charleston Road
14
Turn right
52 ft
·
2 sec
15
Arrive at destination
3 ft
·
0 sec
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.1 — 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 34 Alternate
Turn left onto WV 34 Alternate
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WV 34 / Midland Trail
At end of road, turn left onto WV 34 / Midland Trail
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 19 / Hurricane Creek Road
Turn left onto CR 19 / Hurricane Creek Road
Navigation decision point
5
11.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
12.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
WV 62 / Charleston Road
At end of road, turn left onto WV 62 / Charleston Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.20 one way
$4.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Eleanor, WV
Late night in Eleanor on Tuesday
Local time
4:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
1 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
21m 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 presents a mixed drive, with about 33% of the journey on the interstate. You'll spend a good portion on Teays Valley Road, including a continuous stretch of 5.3 miles, before transitioning to I 64 and then Charleston Road. Expect a blend of flowing traffic on the highway and more localized driving on the main surface roads. The character of the drive changes as you move from the wider roads to the interstate and back, offering varied conditions without being overly demanding.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on Teays Valley Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WV 34 Alternate.
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 21m drive. You will face about 11 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 34 Alternate): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WV 34 / Midland Trail): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (CR 19 / Hurricane Creek Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Hurricane, WV
Full guide →Hurricane is a small town in the Metro Valley region of West Virginia. It is located on Interstate 64.
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 21m. Total distance: 14.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on Teays Valley Road. 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 34 Alternate): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WV 34 / Midland Trail): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (CR 19 / Hurricane Creek Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eleanor, 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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