Spanning 131.3 miles across West Virginia, this journey from Oak Hill to Vienna is a straightforward trip that fits perfectly into a single day. You should anticipate roughly 2 hours and 42 minutes of travel time, making it an ideal excursion for those looking to traverse the state without a strenuous overnight commitment. Budget approximately $21 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere throughout your travels. It is a practical, manageable route that relies on local roads rather than major interstates, ensuring a localized experience from start to finish.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.6 miles from Oak Hill, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 77
71.9 mi
1h 17m
West Virginia Turnpike
40.9 mi
50m
Okey L. Patteson Road
7.6 mi
13m
Murdoch Avenue
2.5 mi
5m
West Virginia Route 95
2.1 mi
3m
Grand Central Avenue
1.8 mi
3m
Scarbro Road
1.4 mi
3m
East Street Bridge
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 71.9 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hill, WV and Vienna, WV.
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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
41 mi·50 min·West Virginia Turnpike
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77
1.9 mi·2 min·I 77
Toward I 77 North: ParkersburgUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
70 mi·1 hr 15 min·I 77
Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward WV 95: Downtown Parkersburg
11
Turn left onto Camden Avenue
187 ft·7 sec·Camden Avenue
12
Turn left onto WV 95
2.1 mi·3 min·West Virginia Route 95
13
Continue on WV 95
0.4 mi·53 sec·Camden Avenue
14
Turn right onto East Street Bridge
0.6 mi·1 min·East Street Bridge
15
At end of road, turn left onto WV 618
0.5 mi·1 min·7th Street
16
Continue on WV 618
0.5 mi·1 min·East 8th Street
17
Continue on WV 14; WV 68
2.5 mi·5 min·Murdoch Avenue
18
Continue on WV 14
1.8 mi·3 min·Grand Central Avenue
19
Turn right onto 32nd Street
24 ft·1 sec·32nd Street
20
Arrive at destination
32nd Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 42 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal preference. Since you only need one stop to complete the trip comfortably, try to time your break to coincide with the halfway point to keep your energy levels consistent. Keep in mind that because this route utilizes local roads rather than highways, your actual travel time may be sensitive to local traffic patterns. For the best experience, double-check your fuel levels before leaving Oak Hill, as the $21 estimate assumes steady driving conditions. Packing light is a smart move, as the turn-heavy nature of the roads makes a well-organized vehicle much easier to manage.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.6 miles from Oak Hill, WV, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 29 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.6 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vienna, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oak Hill, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Oak Hill, WV
This is one driving day of about 131.3 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Oak Hill, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 77 for about 71.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 126 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
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50.6 mi into trip|~1h 8m in|I 77
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77 toward I 77 North: Parkersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg
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52.5 mi into trip|~1h 10m in|I 77
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77 toward I 77 North: Parkersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg
5
126 mi into trip|~2h 32m in|WV 618 / 7th Street
At end of road, turn left onto WV 618 / 7th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.53 one way
$41.06 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$22.45
$44.90
premium
$4.70
$24.30
$48.60
diesel
$5.61
$28.99
$57.98
Estimated Tolls: $2.86
West Virginia Turnpike
(40.9 mi)$2.86
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.4
0
$13.79
$6.30
Efficient EV
32.8
0
$11.49
$5.25
EV Truck/SUV
52.5
0
$18.38
$8.40
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Oak Hill, WV
Late night
in Oak Hill on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Vienna, WV
Late night
in Vienna on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Charleston, WV
66 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4 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
2h 42m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. You will navigate primarily via Maple Avenue, Scarbro Road, and Okey L, as this route contains 0% highway driving. Because there are no long, monotonous interstate stretches, the road keeps you engaged with its winding, technical nature. The character of the drive is defined by these constant shifts rather than high-speed cruising, so prepare for a slower, more deliberate pace. This is not a route for cruise control; it is a hands-on driving experience that requires you to stay alert as you transition between local roads.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71.9 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and West Virginia Turnpike. 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 Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 42m drive. You will face about 12 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 50.6 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 131.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 71.9 miles on I 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.86 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, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 50.6 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Vienna, WV before heading back.
