West Virginia Turnpike (I-77, 88 miles Princeton-Charleston) offers E-ZPass (50%+ off), Pay-by-Plate (cash rates), cash at booths—pay violations online to avoid fees.
Official references:
- WV Parkways E-ZPass: https://transportation.wv.gov/Turnpike/EZPass
- Pay Violation: https://ezpasswv.com/pay-tolls
Toll Rates (2-Axle Passenger Car, 2026)
E-ZPass WV cheapest; Pay-by-Plate = cash; booths remain (not fully cashless).
| Section | Cash/Pay-by-Plate | WV E-ZPass Personal/Comm | Non-WV E-ZPass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Turnpike | $12.00–$15.00 | $7.00–$9.50 | $8.00–$10.50 |
| Princeton-Charleston | $12.00 | $7.00 | $8.00 |
| Per Plaza (avg) | $2.00–$3.00 | $1.20–$1.80 | $1.40–$2.00 |
Trucks higher by axles; discounts for volume.
E-ZPass WV: Discounted Auto-Pay
Transponder auto-deducts—personal/commercial plans with rebates.
- transportation.wv.gov/Turnpike/EZPass → Account.
- Order transponder ($13–$25).
- Preload; auto-replenish.
- Interoperable: PA/NY/OH/etc. E-ZPass.
Plans: Single Fee Discount ($27.50 unlimited + transponder).
Pay-by-Plate and Cash Booths
Pay-by-Plate: Plate photo → Pay online pre-invoice or mailed bill (cash rates).
- Online: WV Parkways site/plate lookup (credit/debit).
- Invoice: Pay within 15 days or +fees/violation.
Cash: Exact change/ticket at staffed booths (select lanes).
Pay Mailed Toll Notice/Violation
Unpaid slip/notice? Act fast.
Online payment
- ezpasswv.com/pay-tolls or transportation.wv.gov → Notice #/plate.
- Credit card (1-800-206-6222) or mail check (PO Box 1469, Charleston WV 25325).
- Violation: Toll + fees; dispute if error.
15 days for slip; violations mail later.
2026 WV Turnpike Updates
Rates stable; tech upgrades.
- Credit card/Pay-by-Plate added 2025.
- $10 Notice fee delayed to Sep 2025.
- All lanes E-ZPass/Pay-by-Plate/cash.
Calculator: WV Parkways site.
Tips and Scam Alerts
E-ZPass for regulars (savings).
- Update registration for notices.
- Pay violations promptly—no DMV holds yet.
- Official sites only—scam texts common.
FAQs About WV Turnpike Pay Toll
1. E-ZPass required?
No—cash booths/Pay-by-Plate OK, but E-ZPass 50% off + discounts.
2. Pay-by-Plate how?
Plate photo → Online pre-pay or mailed invoice (cash rates).
3. Violation notice pay?
ezpasswv.com/pay-tolls → Notice #; credit/phone/mail.
4. Cash accepted?
Yes—at booths (exact change/ticket).
5. Out-of-state E-ZPass?
Yes—slightly higher than WV E-ZPass (~10–20%).
6. Toll for full Turnpike?
$12–$15 cash; $7–$9.50 WV E-ZPass.
