Road Information

Interstate 64 in West Virginia    
Total Mileage in State: 184 miles
Eastern End: At Virginia state line
Western End: At Kentucky state line
Mileage covered in Photos: 184 miles
Counties covered in Photos: Greenbrier, Summers, Raleigh, Fayette, Kanawha, Putnam, Cabell, Wayne
Major Junctions in Photos: US 19, in Beckley
I-77 South, in Beckley
I-77 North, in Charleston
US 119, in Charleston
Control Cities in Photos: Lewisburg, Beckley, Charleston, Barboursville, Huntington

Westbound

Sections:
  • Section 1: Virginia Border to Beckley (Exit 124)
  • Section 2: Beckley (Exit 124) to Mossy (Exit 60)
  • Section 3: Mossy (Exit 60) to Charleston (Exit 58C)
  • Section 4: Charleston (Exit 58C) to Kentucky Border

Section 1: Virginia Border to Beckley (Exit 124)

   

Interstate 64 West enters West Virginia from Virginia here, starting off in Greenbrier County. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

West Virginia welcome sign on Interstate 64 West. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

The speed limit on Interstate 64 West starts out at 70 mph. This is the standard speed limit on most rural Interstate highways in West Virginia. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Mileage sign on Interstate 64 West. It's 4 miles to White Sulphur Springs, 15 miles to Lewisburg, and 65 miles to Beckley. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Take Exit 181 to Cass Scenic Railroad and Green Bank Observatory. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

State-named Interstate 64 West reassurance shield at mile marker 182.6. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at Exit 181: US 60 / WV 92 - White Sulphur Springs (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Rest Area / West Virginia Welcome Center on Interstate 64 West in Greenbrier County. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Take Exit 175 to Greenbrier State Forest and Greenbrier River Trail. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at mile marker 177. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at Exit 176: US 60 - Caldwell / White Sulphur Springs (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Mileage sign on Interstate 64 West. It's 7 miles to Lewisburg, 56 miles to Beckley, and 114 miles to Charleston. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

View on Interstate 64 West at mile marker 173. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Take Exit 169 to Greenbrier Valley Airport. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Also take Exit 169 to Lewisburg Historic District. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Take Exit 169 to West Virginia Osteopathic Medical School and the West Virginia State Fairgrounds as well. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

The Greenbrier Valley Visitors Center can be accessed via Exit 169. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at Exit 169: US 219 - Lewisburg / Ronceverte (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at mile marker 167.5. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at mile marker 163. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Take Exit 161 to Pence Springs. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at Exit 161: WV 12 - Alta / Alderson (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West reassurance shield at mile marker 160.8. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

View on Interstate 64 West at mile marker 159. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Take Exit 156 to Rupert and Rainelle. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at Exit 156: US 60 - Sam Black Church (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at mile marker 154.5. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at Exit 150: CR 29/4 - Dawson (Photo taken 8/9/19).

West of Exit 150, Interstate 64 West prepares to traverse a steep 7% downgrade for the next 4 miles, as this warning sign reads. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Starting down the steep grade, Interstate 64 West enters Summers County. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

A Runaway Truck Ramp exists 1/2 mile ahead. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Runaway Truck Ramp on Interstate 64 West at mile marker 147. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

A closer view of the Runaway Truck Ramp on Interstate 64 West, continuing down the 7% grade. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

View on Interstate 64 West at mile marker 146. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

The steep 7% downgrade continues for 2 more miles. This mountain is certainly no joke. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

View on Interstate 64 West at mile marker 145.5. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

One more mile to go until the bottom of the grade. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at mile marker 144.5. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

View on Interstate 64 West at mile marker 144, continuing down the final mile of the 7% grade. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at Exit 143: WV 20 - Green Sulphur Springs / Meadow Bridge (Photo taken 8/9/19).

The speed limit remains 70 mph as Interstate 64 West nears the bottom of the long, steep grade. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Mileage sign on Interstate 64 West. It's 4 miles to Sandstone, 24 miles to Beckley, and 82 miles to Charleston. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Take Exit 139 to New River Gorge National River and its Visitor Center. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at mile marker 141. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Take Exit 139 to Hinton Historic District and Pipestem Resort Park. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at Exit 139: WV 20 - Sandstone / Hinton (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Entering Raleigh County on Interstate 64 West. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

At mile marker 137, a truck climbing lane appears as Interstate 64 West begins a long, steep climb up what is known as Sandstone Mountain. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Trucks are prohibited in the leftmost lane during the climb. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at mile marker 134, as it continues to climb Sandstone Mountain. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West approaching Exit 133 - 1 mile. This exit is at the top of Sandstone Mountain. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West reaches the summit of Sandstone Mountain at mile marker 133. Elevation: 2,765 feet. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at Exit 133: CR 27 - Bragg / Pluto Road (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Beyond Exit 133 at the top of Sandstone Mountain, the truck climbing lane comes to an end. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Take Exit 129 to New River Gorge National River / Grandview. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at Exit 129: CR 9 - Shady Spring / Grandview Rd (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Take Exit 125 to New River Community & Technical College. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Also take Exit 125 to Raleigh County Memorial Airport and Erma Byrd Higher Education Center. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at Exit 125: WV 307 / CR 9/9 - Beaver / Airport Road (Photo taken 8/9/19).

This sign lists the distances to the three upcoming exits to Beckley on Interstate 64 West. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Exit 124, which is 3/4 mile ahead, is the final exit before Interstate 64 West joins the West Virginia Turnpike and becomes a toll road. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at Exit 124: US 19 - Beckley / Eisenhower Dr (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Section 2: Beckley (Exit 124) to Mossy (Exit 60)

   

State-named Interstate 64 West reassurance shield at mile marker 123. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

The speed limit remains 70 mph. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

At mile marker 122.6, another truck lane appears as Interstate 64 West climbs up to where it will meet Interstate 77 and the West Virginia Turnpike. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West approaching Exit 121 - 1 mile on the left. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Approaching the junction of Interstate 77, this sign welcomes you to the West Virginia Turnpike. Although you will be on the turnpike, there are no toll plazas from this point to the north of Beckley. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Stay on Interstate 64 West to Beckley. Follow Interstate 77 South to Princeton. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

This sign warns that credit cards are NOT accepted at the toll plazas on the West Virginia Turnpike. Cash or EZ Pass are you only payment options. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at Exit 121: Interstate 77 South - Bluefield (Photo taken 8/9/19).

As Interstate 64 West joins up with Interstate 77 North and the West Virginia Turnpike, this overhead sign lists the distances to the remaining exits to Beckley. Again, there is no toll charged from this point to the North Beckley exit. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

The rightmost lane comes to an end as Interstate 64 West merges into the northbound lanes of Interstate 77 (West Virginia Turnpike). (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Immediately afterwards, the right lane ends again, reducing Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) to two lanes through the Beckley area. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Take Exit 42 to Sophia, the VA Medical Center, and Twin Falls Resort Park. Interstate 64 West and Interstate 77 North will run concurrently for the approximately the next 61 miles. Much of this concurrency is part of the West Virginia Turnpike and during it, the mile markers and exit numbers are based off the mileage of Interstate 77. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) at Exit 42: WV 16 / WV 97 - Robert C. Byrd Dr / Mabscott (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Take Exit 44 to WVU Beckley and WVU Tech. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Take Exit 48 (US 19 North) to New River Gorge National River and Summersville Lake. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

State-named Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North reassurance shields. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Also take Exit 44 to the Exhibition Coal Mine and University of Charleston - Beckley. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) at Exit 44: WV 3 - Harper Rd / Beckley (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Take Exit 45 to the Beckley Service Plaza of the West Virginia Turnpike. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) at Exit 45: Tamarack (The Best of West Virginia) / Service Plaza (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Take Exit 48 (US 19 North) to the Race Track. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Also take Exit 48 to Oak Hill and Appalachian Bible College. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) at Exit 48: To US 19 - North Beckley / Summersville (Photo taken 8/9/19).

View on Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) at mile marker 50. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

The speed limit remains 70 mph on Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) at mile marker 51.5. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

At mile marker 52.5, Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) enter Fayette County. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) approaching Exit 54 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Take Exit 54 to Plum Orchard Lake Public Fishing Area. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) at Exit 54: CR 23/2 - Pax (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Mileage sign on Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike). It's 5 miles to Mossy and 42 miles to Charleston. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) approaching Toll Plaza B - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) at mile marker 56. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Nearing Toll Plaza B, these signs warn that any trucks with hazardous materials or wide loads should use the rightmost toll lane only. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

The speed limit is reduced to 35 mph approaching the toll plaza. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Approaching Toll Plaza B. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

A closer view of Toll Plaza B on Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike). (Photo taken 8/9/19).

View leaving Toll Plaza B on Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike). (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) approaching Exit 60 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) at Exit 60: WV 612 - Mossy / Oak Hill (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Section 3: Mossy (Exit 60) to Charleston (Exit 58C)

   

Beyond Exit 60, the speed limit decreases to 60 mph for much of the remainder of the West Virginia Turnpike section of the Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North concurrency. This is due to intermittent winding curves and steep grades for several miles ahead. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

At mile marker 61.5, this sign warns of a series of sharp curves ahead for the next 2 1/2 miles. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

View on Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) at mile marker 62.5. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

The sharp 55 mph curves continue 3/4 mile ahead. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) at mile marker 64. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) approaching Exit 66 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) at Exit 66: CR 15 - Mahan (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Dual state-named Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North reassurance shields. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Mileage sign at mile marker 67. It's 7 miles to the Paint Creek Rd interchange (Exit 74), 33 miles to Charleston, and 110 miles to Parkersburg. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Entering Kanawha County on Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike). (Photo taken 8/9/19).

View on Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) at mile marker 67.5. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) at mile marker 68.5. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

View on Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) at mile marker 69.5. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) at mile marker 70.5. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) approaching the Morton Service Plaza - 1 mile. This sign shows some of the services available there. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

The upcoming Morton Service Plaza is the final plaza on the West Virginia Turnpike. Beyond it, the next Rest Area is 52 miles ahead on Interstate 77 North. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) at the Morton Service Plaza. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

View of the Morton Service Plaza at mile marker 72 on Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike). (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Take Exit 74 to Bridge Valley Community & Technical College. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

The speed limit remains 60 mph. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) approaching Exit 74 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) at Exit 74: Montgomery / Paint Creek Rd (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Mileage sign on Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike). It's 4 miles to Sharon, 25 miles to Charleston, and 102 miles to Parkersburg. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) at mile marker 75. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Nearing the top of the hill from Exit 74, this sign warns of a 5% grade ahead which will last for the next 2 miles. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

As the truck climbing lane prepares to come to an end, this sign warns trucks to downshift to a lower gear for the downgrade ahead. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

At mile marker 76, the truck climbing lane comes to an end and the 2-mile, 5% downgrade begins. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

View on Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) at mile marker 76.5. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Continuing down the 5% grade at mile marker 77 on Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike). (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Warning sign for a sharp 55 mph curve to the right ahead going down the grade. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) approaching Exit 79 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

View on Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) at mile marker 78. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) at Exit 79: CR 79/3 - Sharon / Cabin Creek Rd (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Another set of state-named Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North reassurance shields. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

View on Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) at mile marker 81. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) approaching Toll Plaza C - 1 mile. It will cost cars another $4.00, and it's the final toll plaza on the West Virginia Turnpike. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) at mile marker 82. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Again, trucks with hazardous materials or wide loads should use the rightmost lane at the toll plaza ahead. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

The speed limit is reduced to 35 mph approaching Toll Plaza C. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Approaching Toll Plaza C on Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike). (Photo taken 8/9/19).

A closer view of the toll plaza. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Leaving Toll Plaza C, we're greeted with another brief downgrade which has a sharp 55 mph curve to the left 1/4 mile ahead at the bottom of it. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

View on Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) at mile marker 83. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) at Exit 85: US 60 / WV 61 - Chelyan / Cedar Grove (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Mileage sign on Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike). It's 3 miles to Marmet, 14 miles to Charleston, and 91 miles to Parkersburg. Also at this point, the speed limit increases to 70 mph once again. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) at Exit 89: WV 61 / WV 94 - Marmet / Chesapeake (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Overhead mileage sign listing the distances to the three upcoming Charleston exits. That's right - this photo was taken only a couple miles after the previous one. Quite a change in weather conditions. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Nearing the Charleston area, the speed limit once again decreases to 60 mph on Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike). (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) at mile marker 93. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Take Exit 95 to WVU - Charleston and the University of Charleston. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) at Exit 95: WV 61 - MacCorkle Ave (Photo taken 8/9/19).

After curving to the north, Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) prepares to cross the Kanawha River via the Chuck Yeager Bridge. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Crossing the Chuck Yeager Bridge over the Kanawha River at mile marker 94.5 on Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike). (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Approaching Exit 96, which will mark the northern end of the turnpike, this sign thanks you for traveling the West Virginia Turnpike. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North (West Virginia Turnpike) at Exit 96: US 60 - Belle (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North at Exit 97: US 60 West - Kanawha Blvd (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North at mile marker 96.8 in Charleston. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Take Exit 100 to Appalachian Power Park and Clay Center. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

State-named Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North reassurance shields, with the (under construction) West Virginia State Capitol in the background. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Take Exit 99 to the Yeager Airport, the State Museum, and Veterans Memorial. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North at Exit 99: WV 114 - State Capitol / Greenbrier St (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North at Exit 100: Leon Sullivan Way / Capitol St (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West will depart from Interstate 77 North at Exit 101. I-64 West traffic should use the middle and left lane(s). (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North traverse one final sharp curve to the right approaching their split in downtown Charleston. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West / Interstate 77 North at Exit 101: Interstate 64 West - Huntington (Photo taken 8/9/19).

A closer view of the split as Interstate 64 departs to head west toward Huntington. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

State-named Interstate 64 West reassurance shield as I-64 curves to the west after departing from Interstate 77. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at Exit 58C: US 60 - Washington St / Civic Center (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Section 4: Charleston (Exit 58C) to Kentucky Border

   

View on Interstate 64 West in downtown Charleston approaching the Eugene A. Carter Memorial Bridge, which will carry I-64 over the Kanawha River a second time. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Crossing the Eugene A. Carter Memorial Bridge over the Kanawha River, traffic looking to take Exit 58A will need to be in the right lane. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at Exit 58A: US 119 South - Oakwood Rd / Logan (Photo taken 8/9/19).

The speed limit remains 60 mph on Interstate 64 West. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Overhead mileage sign listing the distances to the three upcoming exits to South Charleston. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Take Exit 56 to the South Charleston Campus of Marshall University. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at Exit 56: Montrose Dr (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Take Exit 55 to WV Regional Technology Park and Bridge Valley Community & Technical College. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at Exit 55: To WV 601 - Kanawha Turnpike (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at Exit 54: US 60 - MacCorkle Ave (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at Exit 53: CR 25/25 - Roxalana Rd / Dunbar (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Near mile marker 52, the speed limit increases to 70 mph once again. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Take Exit 50 to West Virginia State University and Shawnee Sports Complex. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at Exit 50: WV 25 - Institute (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Take Exit 47 to the Casino & Greyhound Racing. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at Exit 47: WV 622 - Cross Lanes / Goff Mountain Road (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at mile marker 47. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Take Exit 45 to Poca. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Just before Exit 45, Interstate 64 West enters Putnam County. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at Exit 45: WV 25 - Nitro (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West as it crosses the Kanawha River a third time via the Donald M. Legg Memorial Bridge. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at Exit 44: WV 817 - St. Albans (Photo taken 8/9/19).

View on Interstate 64 West at mile marker 43. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Take Exit 40 to Scott Depot. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at Exit 40: US 35 - Winfield / Point Pleasant (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at mile marker 40. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at Exit 39: WV 34 - Teays Valley (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Weigh Station on Interstate 64 West in Putnam County. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Mileage sign on Interstate 64 West. It's 4 miles to Hurricane, 11 miles to Milton, and 29 miles to Huntington. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Rest Area on Interstate 64 West in Putnam County. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at Exit 34: CR 19 - Hurricane (Photo taken 8/9/19).

View on Interstate 64 West at mile marker 32. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West as it enters Cabell County. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

The speed limit remains 70 mph on Interstate 64 West. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at mile marker 30. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Take Exit 28 to Glass Factory Tours and the Race Track. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at Exit 28: US 60 - Milton (Photo taken 8/9/19).

View on Interstate 64 West at mile marker 23. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at Exit 20: US 60 / CR 60/89 - Barboursville / East Mall Rd (Photo taken 8/9/19).

The speed limit remains 70 mph. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at Exit 18: WV 193 / To WV 2 - Barboursville (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Mileage sign on Interstate 64 West. It's 9 miles to Huntington, 29 miles to Ashland, and 145 miles to Lexington. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Sign listing the distances to the three upcoming exits to Huntington. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at Exit 15: US 60 - 29th St East (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Entering the Huntington area, the speed limit decreases to 65 mph. It remains 65 mph the rest of the way to the Kentucky border. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Take Exit 11 to Civic Arena. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at mile marker 13. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Take Exit 11 to Marshall University Main Campus and Medical Center. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at Exit 11: WV 10 - Hal Greer Blvd / Downtown (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Take Exit 8 to the VA Regional Office. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

State-named Interstate 64 West reassurance shield at mile marker 10.4. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Also take Exit 8 to the Huntington Museum of Art and Mountwest Community & Technical College. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at Exit 8: WV 152 South / WV 527 North - 5th St East (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Take Exit 6 to the VA Medical Center and Old Central City Antiques District. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at Exit 6: US 52 North - West Huntington / Ironton, OH (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West as it enters Wayne County. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

The speed limit remains 65 mph on Interstate 64 West. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Mileage sign on Interstate 64 West. It's 5 miles to Kenova, 14 miles to Ashland, KY and 123 miles to Lexington, KY. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at mile marker 3.5. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Take Exit 1 to Heartland Intermodal Gateway. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

View on Interstate 64 West at mile marker 2.5. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Also take Exit 1 to the Tri-State Airport. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at Exit 1: US 52 South - Kenova / Ceredo (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Take either of the next 2 exits (in Kentucky) to Ashland. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Advance mileage sign for Exit 191 in Kentucky, which is immediately after crossing the Big Sandy River ahead. (Photo taken 8/9/19).

Interstate 64 West at mile marker 0, as it crosses the Big Sandy River into Kentucky. (Photo taken 8/9/19).