Origin
Mount Hope, WV
Late night in Mount Hope on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Hope, WV to 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
1h 13m
Distance
59 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Hope, WV
Tom Fisk
Charleston, WV
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Trip Overview
Mount Hope, WV to Charleston, WV is 59 miles and takes about 1 hour 13 minutes via West Virginia Turnpike and US 19, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive connecting two locations within the Southeast region of West Virginia. Given its short distance and duration, it's an ideal route for a quick trip or an add-on to another adventure. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making it an efficient way to travel between these points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Turnpike | 52 mi | 1h 2m |
| US 19 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Robert C. Byrd Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 100 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Maple Fork Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street East | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dickinson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Virginia Turnpike
— 52 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Hope, WV and Charleston, WV.
1
Start on WV 211
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on WV 16
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on WV 16
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Robert C. Byrd Drive
4
Turn right onto CR 1
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Maple Fork Road
5
Turn left onto US 19
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 19
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 64 West, I 77 North: Charleston
7
Merge onto I 64; I 77
52 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
West Virginia Turnpike
8
Take the exit onto 100
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
100
Toward Leon Sullivan Way, Capitol Street
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward Leon Sullivan Way
10
Turn right onto US 60
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Washington Street East
11
Turn left onto Dickinson Street
414 ft
·
9 sec
·
Dickinson Street
12
Arrive at destination
Dickinson Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from Mount Hope, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 5.6 and 58.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 64 West, I 77 North: Charleston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 West, I 77 North: Charleston
5
58.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
100
Take the exit onto 100 toward Leon Sullivan Way, Capitol Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Leon Sullivan Way, Capitol Street
5
58.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Leon Sullivan Way
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Leon Sullivan Way
5
58.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
US 60 / Washington Street East
Turn right onto US 60 / Washington Street East
Navigation decision point
4
58.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
Dickinson Street
Turn left onto Dickinson Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.23 one way
$18.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.92 | $21.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.03 | $26.05 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.64
West Virginia Turnpike
(52 mi)
$3.64
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$4
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.26 | $3.78 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Charleston, WV
Late night in Charleston on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Montgomery, WV
30 mi in
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
13 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 13m 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 trip is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 93% of the journey on major roads like the West Virginia Turnpike and US 19. Expect a consistent pace for the majority of your travel, especially during the longest stretch of 52 miles on the West Virginia Turnpike. The route is designed for efficiency, meaning you'll experience more of a direct connection rather than winding backroads. As you approach Charleston, the character remains primarily highway until you reach your destination.
93% 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: 52 mi on West Virginia Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Virginia Turnpike and US 19. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in.
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 1h 13m 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: at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.2 miles (100): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 59 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52 miles on West Virginia Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.64 in tolls one way, starting with West Virginia Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.2 miles (100): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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