How far is Augusta, WV from Charleston, WV?
The driving distance from Augusta, WV to Charleston, WV is about 234.4 miles (377.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Upshur County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Charleston.
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Start on Northwestern Turnpike
5.8 mi · 9 min · Northwestern Turnpike
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Continue on East Main Street
3.9 mi · 10 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Northwestern Turnpike
7.1 mi · 11 min · Northwestern Turnpike
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Continue on Northwestern Turnpike
10.6 mi · 16 min · Northwestern Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Creek Y
2.7 mi · 4 min · New Creek Y
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Turn slight left
10.2 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto Laurel Dale Access Road
3066 ft · 54 sec · Laurel Dale Access Road
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Turn left onto Corridor H
21 mi · 24 min · Corridor H
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Seneca Trail
13.3 mi · 15 min · Seneca Trail
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Turn left onto Magnolia Street
62 m · 3 sec · Magnolia Street
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Continue on 1st Street
1984 ft · 30 sec · 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
14.7 mi · 17 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Clifton Run Road
40.6 mi · 47 min · Clifton Run Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Charleston
1845 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
98.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Merge slight right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Leon Sullivan Way, Capitol Street
958 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Leon Sullivan Way
992 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street East
657 ft · 18 sec · Washington Street East
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Turn left onto Dickinson Street
126 m · 9 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 Augusta and Charleston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
98.2 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Augusta and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Charleston?
The road trip is about 234.4 miles (377.3 km) and usually takes 04h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buckhannon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.1 miles from Augusta and 117.4 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.76 one way or $65.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Augusta and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charleston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 173.93 mi (279.92 km).
#1 Augusta
Augusta is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2953800, -78.6377900 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| 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: 377 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $32.76 | $65.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.63 | $73.26 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $39.51 | $79.03 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $46.51 | $93.02 |
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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