# West Virginia road trips and scenic drives

3 back-roads routes touch West Virginia, with 18 curated stops along them and 1 ready-made itinerary crossing the state.

## Routes through West Virginia

- [The Quiet Zone](https://dixieroadtrip.com/routes/the-quiet-zone) — Lewisburg → Petersburg, WV, ~160 mi, 2 days
- [The Midland Trail](https://dixieroadtrip.com/routes/midland-trail) — White Sulphur Springs → Charleston, ~120 mi, 1–2 days
- [US 52: The Mine Wars Road](https://dixieroadtrip.com/routes/coal-mine-wars) — Bluefield → Williamson, ~100 mi, 1–2 days

## Ready-made itineraries that cross West Virginia

- [Coal, Bluegrass & the Country Music Highway](https://dixieroadtrip.com/trips/coal-and-country) — 6 days, ~620 mi, from Ashland, KY

## Frequently asked questions
### How many West Virginia road trips are there, and how long do they take?

3 routes cross West Virginia, from 1 day to 2 days each; driven back to back they add up to about 380 miles.

### What is the longest drive in West Virginia?

The Quiet Zone at about 160 miles (Lewisburg → Petersburg, WV), a 2-day drive.

### What is the best weekend drive in West Virginia?

US 52: The Mine Wars Road: about 100 miles, 1–2 days, Bluefield → Williamson.

### Which neighboring states do West Virginia routes continue into?

All 3 of these routes stay inside West Virginia.

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