How far is Alum Creek, WV from Charleston, WV?
The driving distance from Alum Creek, WV to Charleston, WV is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alum Creek and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alum Creek and Charleston.
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Start on Childress Road
4 mi · 7 min · Childress Road
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Turn left
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight right
50 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto MacCorkle Avenue Southeast
1236 ft · 21 sec · MacCorkle Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Thayer Street
106 m · 15 sec · Thayer Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ferry Street
2189 ft · 44 sec · Ferry Street
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Turn left onto South Side Bridge
1125 ft · 19 sec · South Side Bridge
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Continue on Dickinson Street
969 ft · 24 sec · Dickinson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dickinson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alum Creek and Charleston.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
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7.57 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Alum Creek and Sunny near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alum Creek to Charleston?
The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dunbar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Alum Creek and 6.3 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alum Creek and Sunny near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Dunbar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
St Albans Municipal Utility
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dunbar.
Charleston
Montgomery
Huntington
Thurmond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alum Creek and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 10.31 mi (16.6 km).
#1 Alum Creek
Census-designated place in West Virginia, USA
| Population | 1,749 |
| Coordinates | 38.2867600, -81.8051300 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia.
| Population | 45,879 |
| Coordinates | 38.3498200, -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dickinson Street (-81.632578, 38.349779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.99 | $3.99 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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