Origin
Nitro, WV
Morning in Nitro on Sunday
Local time
10:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nitro, WV to Tyler Heights, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nitro, WV
Federated Art
Tyler Heights, WV
Federated Art
Trip Overview
Nitro, WV to Tyler Heights, WV is 8 miles and takes about 12 minutes via I 64 and Big Tyler Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and West Virginia, making it a simple transition between two points. Given its brief duration, it's an ideal segment for a quick commute or an easy add-on to a larger journey. You'll find the drive straightforward, with minimal time commitment required.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Big Tyler Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| 1st Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Goff Mountain Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Dover Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 2.6 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nitro, WV and Tyler Heights, WV.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue
73 ft
·
10 sec
·
2nd Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto WV 25
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 64
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 64
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward WV 622 North: Cross Lanes
6
Turn straight onto WV 622
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Goff Mountain Road
7
Continue on WV 622
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Big Tyler Road
8
Turn right onto CR 5/2
94 ft
·
4 sec
·
Dover Drive
9
Arrive at destination
CR 5/2
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WV 25 / 1st Avenue
Turn sharp right onto WV 25 / 1st Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward WV 622 North: Cross Lanes
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward WV 622 North: Cross Lanes
4
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CR 5/2 / Dover Drive
Turn right onto CR 5/2 / Dover Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.25 one way
$2.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.37 | $2.74 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Tyler Heights, WV
Morning in Tyler Heights on Sunday
Local time
10:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
10 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
12m 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 is a mixed drive, with about 33% of the route on highways. You'll spend a portion of your time on I 64, which offers a faster pace for about 2.6 miles, the longest uninterrupted stretch. As you transition to Big Tyler Road and 1st Avenue, expect a change in scenery and potentially more local traffic. The road's character shifts from interstate speed to more direct, possibly signal-controlled, local thoroughfares.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.6 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 25 / 1st Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 5 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 25 / 1st Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m 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 2.6 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 25 / 1st Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tyler Heights, 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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