Origin
Hurricane, WV
Morning in Hurricane on Sunday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hurricane, WV to South Charleston, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
22 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
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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South Charleston, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Hurricane and South Charleston, this 22-mile connection is a straightforward local trip. You can expect to complete the journey in approximately 23 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of just $3, this route is highly cost-effective for commuters or casual travelers alike. Both your origin and destination are located within the Southeast region of West Virginia, keeping your travel environment consistent throughout. Since there are no required stops, you have the flexibility to head straight to your destination without interruption. It is a practical, efficient path for anyone needing to navigate between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 19.4 mi | 21m |
| MacCorkle Avenue Southwest | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Hurricane Creek Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Midland Trail | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Teays Valley Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| WV 34 Alternate | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Maccorkle Avenue Southwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 19.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hurricane, WV and South Charleston, 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
19 mi
·
21 min
·
I 64
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 60: MacCorkle Avenue, Jefferson Road
9
Keep slight right at fork
202 ft
·
9 sec
10
Turn straight onto US 60
295 ft
·
7 sec
·
Maccorkle Avenue Southwest
11
Continue on US 60
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
Use the straight lane.
12
Arrive at destination
US 60
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.7 — 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
20.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward US 60: MacCorkle Avenue, Jefferson Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 60: MacCorkle Avenue, Jefferson Road
5
20.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.44 one way
$6.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
South Charleston, WV
Morning in South Charleston on Sunday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
21 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
26m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way across these 22 miles. You will be traveling entirely on local roads, meaning there is zero highway share on this route. Because you are avoiding major interstates, you will not encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches on the Midland Trail. Instead, the character of the road is defined by the constant shifts along the Midland Trail, Teays Valley Road, and Hurricane Creek Road. Prepare for a more hands-on steering experience compared to a monotonous highway cruise, as the layout demands your attention through various turns.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.4 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and MacCorkle Avenue Southwest. 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 26m drive. You will face about 7 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
815 ft
603 ft
Total Climb
280 ft
Total Descent
385 ft
Highest Point
815 ft
~15.7 mi in
Elevation Range
212 ft
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 26m. Total distance: 22 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.4 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 (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 South Charleston, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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