How far is Bluefield, WV from South Charleston, WV?
The driving distance from Bluefield, WV to South Charleston, WV is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bluefield and South Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluefield and South Charleston.
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Start on Princeton Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · Princeton Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Big Laurel Highway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Big Laurel Highway
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Turn left
2112 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
91.3 mi · 1 hr 45 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Huntington
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Montrose Drive
1191 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Montrose Drive
960 ft · 18 sec · Montrose Drive
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Turn left onto MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
1.2 km · 1 min · MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bluefield and South Charleston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Virginia Turnpike
Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
91.3 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Bluefield and Sunny near South Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bluefield to South Charleston?
The road trip is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Prosperity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Bluefield and 56.2 miles from South Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.49 one way or $30.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bluefield and Sunny near South Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Prosperity
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prosperity.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bluefield and South Charleston. Straight-line distance: 80.25 mi (129.15 km).
#1 Bluefield
City in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 9,505 |
| Coordinates | 37.2698400, -81.2223200 |
| Altitude | 784 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Charleston
City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 12,036 |
| Coordinates | 38.3684300, -81.6995700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maccorkle Avenue Southwest (-81.699482, 38.368315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $15.49 | $30.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.32 | $34.63 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.68 | $37.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.99 | $43.98 |
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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