Origin
Ravenswood, WV
Morning in Ravenswood on Sunday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ravenswood, 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
55m
Distance
49.4 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ravenswood, WV
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Charleston, WV
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Ravenswood to Charleston covers a modest 49.5 miles, making it an efficient journey that typically takes about 46 minutes. Because the distance is relatively short, you can easily complete this trip as a straightforward day outing without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $8 on fuel for the one-way trek. You will navigate through the Southeast region of West Virginia, transitioning from your starting point in Ravenswood into the state capital. This route is ideal if you are looking for a quick, practical connection between these two West Virginia hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 33 | 45.1 mi | 49m |
| I 77 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Washington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street East | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dickinson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Walnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 33
— 45.1 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ravenswood, WV and Charleston, WV.
1
Start on Walnut Street
53 ft
·
7 sec
·
Walnut Street
2
Turn left onto WV 68
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
3
Continue on US 33
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 33
4
Turn left onto US 33; WV 2
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 33; WV 2
5
Take the exit onto US 33
42 mi
·
45 min
·
US 33
6
Continue on I 77
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 77
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Leon Sullivan Way, Capitol Street
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward Leon Sullivan Way
9
Turn right onto US 60
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Washington Street East
10
Turn left onto Dickinson Street
414 ft
·
9 sec
·
Dickinson Street
11
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 24.7 miles from Ravenswood, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 49.3 — 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
|
WV 68 / Washington Street
Turn left onto WV 68 / Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
48.8 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit 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
6
49 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Leon Sullivan Way
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Leon Sullivan Way
5
49.2 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
US 60 / Washington Street East
Turn right onto US 60 / Washington Street East
Navigation decision point
4
49.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Dickinson Street
Turn left onto Dickinson Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.73 one way
$15.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.45 | $16.89 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.14 | $18.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.91 | $21.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Morning in Charleston on Sunday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
11 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
55m 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 that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route relies entirely on local roads, meaning it features a zero-percent highway share. You will traverse Washington Street and Leon Sullivan Way, navigating urban and local transitions rather than long, straight stretches. With no specific highway segments, the longest stretch is essentially zero miles on Washington Street, requiring your full attention as you maneuver through the turns. It is a hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over high-speed transit.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.1 mi on US 33.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 33 and I 77. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WV 68 / Washington Street.
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 55m drive. You will face about 6 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 68 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 48.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
906 ft
596 ft
Total Climb
698 ft
Total Descent
710 ft
Highest Point
906 ft
~24.7 mi in
Elevation Range
310 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 49.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.1 miles on US 33. 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 (WV 68 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 48.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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