Origin
Oak Hill, WV
Afternoon in Oak Hill on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Hill, 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 9m
Distance
50.6 mi
81 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Hill, WV
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Charleston, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Oak Hill to Charleston, you are in for a quick 50.7-mile journey that typically takes about 55 minutes. This trek stays entirely within West Virginia, keeping you within the Southeast region for the duration of the trip. Because the drive is so short, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $8 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. It is a straightforward local route, making it an ideal choice for travelers who prefer to avoid long-haul highway travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Turnpike | 40.1 mi | 49m |
| Okey L. Patteson Road | 7.6 mi | 13m |
| Scarbro Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| 100 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Maple Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street East | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dickinson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Virginia Turnpike
— 40.1 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hill, WV and Charleston, WV.
1
Start on WV 16; WV 61
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto CR 15
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Maple Avenue
3
Continue on CR 15
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Scarbro Road
4
Turn right onto WV 612
7.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Okey L. Patteson Road
5
Continue on WV 612
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Okey L. Patteson Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 64 West, I 77 North: Charleston
7
Merge onto I 64; I 77
40 mi
·
49 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
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Oak Hill, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 50.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 15 / Maple Avenue
Turn right onto CR 15 / Maple Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the ramp toward I 64 West, I 77 North: Charleston
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 West, I 77 North: Charleston
5
49.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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
50.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Leon Sullivan Way
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Leon Sullivan Way
5
50.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
US 60 / Washington Street East
Turn right onto US 60 / Washington Street East
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.91 one way
$15.83 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.65 | $17.30 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.36 | $18.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.81
West Virginia Turnpike
(40.1 mi)
$2.81
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$3
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.43 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Afternoon in Charleston on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Montgomery, WV
25 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
16 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
1h 9m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route contains zero highway miles. You will navigate through local roads including Maple Avenue, Scarbro Road, and Okey L, which define the personality of this transit. Because there are no highway stretches to lean on, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience with constant turns. The lack of major highway segments means the pace remains steady and consistent from start to finish. Staying alert is key, as the technical nature of these local roads requires your full attention behind the wheel.
79% 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: 40.1 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 Okey L. Patteson Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 15 / Maple Avenue.
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 9m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 15 / Maple Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.8 miles (100): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,012 ft
596 ft
Total Climb
445 ft
Total Descent
1,862 ft
Highest Point
2,012 ft
Elevation Range
1,417 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Charleston, WV
Full guide →Charleston, established in 1794, is the state capital of West Virginia. With a population of about 49,000 in 2020, Charleston is the largest city in West Virginia. It's at the junction of Interstates 77, 79, and 64, as well as the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha Rivers, the latter of which flows prominently through the city.
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 1h 9m. Total distance: 50.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.1 miles on West Virginia Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.81 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 0.1 miles (CR 15 / Maple Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.8 miles (100): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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