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Trip from Mannington, WV to Hillcrest, WV

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

14m

Distance

12.8 mi

21 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 14m ★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Mannington, WV, WV

Mannington, WV

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Downtown Hillcrest, WV, WV

Hillcrest, WV

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Trip Overview

This short 12.8-mile drive from Mannington to Hillcrest, West Virginia, is a quick 14-minute trip perfect for a single day. With 91% of the route on highways, it’s a straightforward journey focused on efficient travel. The estimated fuel cost is just $2, making it an economical option. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region of West Virginia, so you won't be crossing any major regional boundaries. This route is ideal for a quick hop, perhaps to visit friends or run an errand, and doesn't require an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
United States Highway 250 11.6 mi 13m
East Main Street 1.1 mi 1m
Market Street <0.1 mi <1m
Sterling Road <0.1 mi <1m
Water Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: United States Highway 250 — 11.6 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mannington, WV and Hillcrest, WV.

1

Start on Water Street

106 ft · 5 sec · Water Street
2

Turn right onto CR 1

479 ft · 15 sec · Market Street
3

Turn right onto US 250

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
4

Continue on US 250

12 mi · 13 min · United States Highway 250
5

Turn sharp left onto Sterling Road

112 ft · 5 sec · Sterling Road
6

Turn slight left

20 ft · 0 sec
7

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.8 — 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 | CR 1 / Market Street

Turn right onto CR 1 / Market Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 250 / East Main Street

Turn right onto US 250 / East Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
12.8 mi into trip | ~14m in | Sterling Road

Turn sharp left onto Sterling Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.96 one way

$3.92 round trip

$3.89/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.27 $2.15 $4.30
premium $4.64 $2.34 $4.67
diesel $5.60 $2.82 $5.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.8 0 $1.34 $0.61
Efficient EV 3.2 0 $1.12 $0.51
EV Truck/SUV 5.1 0 $1.79 $0.82

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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.

Forecast as of Aug 11, 2026

Origin

Mannington, WV

Night in Mannington on Friday

Local time

10:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 6 mph 49% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 3:25AM EDT until August 11 at 3:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 3:22AM EDT until August 11 at 3:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Destination

Hillcrest, WV

Night in Hillcrest on Friday

Local time

10:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 6 mph 52% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 3:25AM EDT until August 11 at 3:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 3:22AM EDT until August 11 at 3:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

14m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 91% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on United States Highway 250, experiencing a longest uninterrupted stretch of 11.6 miles on this highway. The drive is primarily characterized by its efficient, high-speed nature, offering a consistent experience for most of the journey. While the profile is highway-centric, you'll transition through East Main Street and Market Street, which may offer a slight change in pace as you approach your destination.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.6 mi on United States Highway 250.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on United States Highway 250 and East Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 1 / Market Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Mannington, WV to Hillcrest, WV is easy. At 14m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 1 / Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 250 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (Sterling Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,070 ft 933 ft

Total Climb

332 ft

Total Descent

267 ft

Highest Point

1,070 ft

~3.7 mi in

Elevation Range

137 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Mannington, WV

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Mannington Historic District — historic district in West Virginia, United States

Arriving in Hillcrest, WV

Full guide →

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 14m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.6 miles on United States Highway 250. 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 (CR 1 / Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 250 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (Sterling Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hillcrest, 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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