How far is Blennerhassett, WV from South Charleston, WV?

The driving distance from Blennerhassett, WV to South Charleston, WV is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
85.58 mi
01h 16m
Flight
61.97 mi
99.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.97 mi
Kilometers
99.73 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.58 mi
Kilometers
137.72 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Charleston
Thu, Apr 16, 1:42 AM EDT
Return by in Blennerhassett
Thu, Apr 16, 2:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blennerhassett
2026-04-16T00:25
Arrive South Charleston
Thu, Apr 16, 1:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blennerhassett
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ripley
WV

Town in West Virginia

From Blennerhassett
42.1 mi
00h 38m
To South Charleston
43.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blennerhassett and South Charleston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blennerhassett and South Charleston.

  1. 1

    Start on Dupont Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Dupont Road

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    150 m · 18 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1847 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Corridor D

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Corridor D

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Corridor D

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 14

    1393 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Division Street

    861 ft · 26 sec · Division Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Camden Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Camden Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on West Virginia Route 95

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 77, WV 2: Charleston

    1165 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    71.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

    906 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2411 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Montrose Drive

    1191 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Montrose Drive

    960 ft · 18 sec · Montrose Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto MacCorkle Avenue Southwest

    1.2 km · 1 min · MacCorkle Avenue Southwest

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · MacCorkle Avenue Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blennerhassett and South Charleston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77
71.9 mi · 84%
I 64 West
3.27 mi · 4%
Corridor D
2.88 mi · 3%
West Virginia Route 95
1.93 mi · 2%
Dupont Road
1.85 mi · 2%
Camden Avenue
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 77

Merge slight left

71.7 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ripley
00h 38m from Blennerhassett
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blennerhassett and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blennerhassett to South Charleston?

The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km) and usually takes 01h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ripley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Blennerhassett and 43.4 miles from South Charleston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.96 one way or $23.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blennerhassett and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Ripley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ripley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ripley.

RAIL

Charleston

52 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

78 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Montgomery

79 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

89 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blennerhassett and South Charleston. Straight-line distance: 61.97 mi (99.73 km).

Blennerhassett

#1 Blennerhassett

Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia

Population3,089
Coordinates39.2636900, -81.6292900
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
South Charleston

#2 South Charleston

City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States

Population12,036
Coordinates38.3684300, -81.6995700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Dupont Road (-81.629322, 39.263652)
End: Maccorkle Avenue Southwest (-81.699482, 38.368315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.43 L · about $11.96
Round trip
$23.92
6.04 gal · 22.86 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.96 $23.92
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.38 $26.75
Premium $4.78 $14.43 $28.86
Diesel $5.62 $16.98 $33.97

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Blennerhassett and South Charleston. The current time is 00:25:45.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.