Cross Lanes, West Virginia
Cross Lanes is a community of 9,671 people in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
Why visit Cross Lanes
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 20 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include West Virginia State University, Canty House, East Hall and Scarlet Oaks Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Cross Lanes
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cross Lanes
Cross Lanes is a census-designated place (CDP) and suburb of Charleston in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 9,727 (down from 9,995 at the 2010 census).
From the Wikipedia article Cross Lanes, West Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
West Virginia State University
School · 4.0 mi
Public, historically black, land-grant university in Institute, West Virginia
Museums and landmarks2
Canty House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Kanawha County, West Virginia
East Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes20
Li'l Huskies
Restaurant · Ice Cream · 1.5 mi
5119 Washington Street West, Cross Lanes
Mar - Oct Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.2 mi
5468 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.6 mi
932 Cross Lanes Drive, Cross Lanes
Mo-Th 05:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 05:00-21:00
Papa John's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.5 mi
5154 Washington Street West, Cross Lanes
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 11:00-24:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.9 mi
300 Goff Mountain Road, Cross Lanes
Mo-Fr 08:00-23:00; Sa-Su 09:00-23:00
8 more on the map.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship6
Cross Lanes United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.4 mi
5320 Frontier Drive, Cross Lanes
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries27
Healthcare1
Map of Cross Lanes
67 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 23°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 24°F | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 31°F | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 41°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 75°F | 52°F | 5.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 4.9 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 5.4 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 63°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 43°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 32°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 27°F | 3.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Saint Albans (5 mi away), rain and snow from Sissonville 1Sw, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Kanawha County has had 27 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-10-07: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-05-24: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2024-05-22: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-01-30: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2021-05-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Yeager Airport (CRW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- St. Albans 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- South Charleston 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Teays Valley 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Charleston 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Alum Creek 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Coal Fork 15 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Buffalo 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Belle 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Chesapeake 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Barboursville 28 mi west, about 46 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- New East Hall, Harper1040, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Canty House, Harper1040, CC BY-SA 4.0
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