Origin
Kenova, WV
Late night in Kenova on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenova, WV to Doane, 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 14m
Distance
53.4 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kenova, WV
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Doane, WV
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Trip Overview
This 53.4-mile journey from Kenova to Doane, West Virginia, is a manageable 1-hour and 14-minute drive, perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate Louisa Road and US 52, with a portion on WV 152. With a modest fuel cost of around $8, this route offers a straightforward travel experience within the Southeast region. The mixed drive profile means you'll encounter varied road types, so plan for a dynamic trip. Given its short duration, it’s an ideal candidate for a spontaneous excursion or as part of a larger regional exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Louisa Road | 21.3 mi | 24m |
| US 52 | 17.7 mi | 26m |
| WV 152 | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Twelve Pole Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Old US Hwy 23 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| I 64 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Madison Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Court Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Louisa Road
— 21.3 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenova, WV and Doane, WV.
1
Start on 14th Street
50 ft
·
9 sec
·
14th Street
2
Continue on WV 75
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
14th Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
4
Merge onto I 64
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 64
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 191
Toward US 23: Louisa, Ashland
6
Keep slight left at fork
109 ft
·
4 sec
7
Turn left onto US 23
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Louisa Road
8
Turn left onto KY 3
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Old US Hwy 23
9
Turn left onto KY 3
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto WV 37
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Broadway Street
11
Turn left onto WV 37
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Court Street
12
Turn right onto US 52
18 mi
·
26 min
·
US 52
13
Continue on WV 152
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
WV 152
14
Turn slight right onto CR 40
179 ft
·
3 sec
·
CR 40
15
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 35
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Twelve Pole Road
16
Arrive at destination
CR 35
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Kenova, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 26.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward US 23: Louisa, Ashland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 191
Toward US 23: Louisa, Ashland
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
23.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
KY 3 / Old US Hwy 23
Turn left onto KY 3 / Old US Hwy 23
Navigation decision point
4
25.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
KY 3 / Madison Street
Turn left onto KY 3 / Madison Street
Navigation decision point
4
26.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
WV 37 / Broadway Street
At end of road, turn right onto WV 37 / Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.35 one way
$16.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.13 | $18.26 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.88 | $19.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.79 | $23.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.48 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Doane, WV
Late night in Doane on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°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
1h 14m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 49% of the journey on highway stretches. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 21.3 miles along Louisa Road, offering a sustained period of travel. As you transition between Louisa Road, US 52, and WV 152, the road character will likely change, providing a dynamic driving experience. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; rather, it’s a route that keeps you engaged with its varied road conditions and potentially changing scenery as you progress.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.3 mi on Louisa Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 53.4 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23.9 miles (KY 3 / Old US Hwy 23): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 53.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.3 miles on Louisa Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Doane, WV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23.9 miles (KY 3 / Old US Hwy 23): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Doane, 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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