How far is Bluewell, WV from Charleston, WV?

The driving distance from Bluewell, WV to Charleston, WV is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
108.63 mi
01h 54m
Flight
74.5 mi
119.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.5 mi
Kilometers
119.89 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.63 mi
Kilometers
174.82 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Tue, Apr 14, 7:38 PM EDT
Return by in Bluewell
Tue, Apr 14, 9:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bluewell
2026-04-14T17:44
Arrive Charleston
Tue, Apr 14, 7:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bluewell
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
Prosperity
WV

The state of flourishing, thriving, good fortune or successful social status

From Bluewell
52.9 mi
00h 57m
To Charleston
55.7 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bluewell and Charleston.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Wv 20

    33 m · 5 sec · Old Wv 20

  2. 2

    Turn right

    771 ft · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto New Hope Road

    9.5 mi · 17 min · New Hope Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Morrison Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Morrison Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bluefield Road

    127 m · 9 sec · Bluefield Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Stafford Drive

    2005 ft · 40 sec · Stafford Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Ingleside Road

    1243 ft · 30 sec · Ingleside Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Princeton-Ingleside Road

    113 m · 10 sec · Princeton-Ingleside Road

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto Big Laurel Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Big Laurel Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2112 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    90.5 mi · 1 hr 44 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Leon Sullivan Way, Capitol Street

    2329 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Leon Sullivan Way

    992 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Washington Street East

    657 ft · 18 sec · Washington Street East

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Dickinson Street

    126 m · 9 sec · Dickinson Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dickinson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bluewell and 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
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Virginia Turnpike
90.5 mi · 83%
New Hope Road
9.49 mi · 9%
Big Laurel Highway
2.9 mi · 3%
Morrison Drive
0.69 mi · 1%
Leon Sullivan Way
0.63 mi · 1%
Stafford Drive
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

West Virginia Turnpike

Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

90.5 mi · 01h 44m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
74.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prosperity
00h 57m from Bluewell
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bluewell 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 Bluewell to Charleston?

The road trip is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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 52.9 miles from Bluewell and 55.7 miles from Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.17 one way or $30.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Prosperity

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Prosperity, 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 Prosperity.

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Prince

13 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25
RAIL

Thurmond

17 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Hinton

33 mi away
Front St. and Fifth Ave.
RAIL

Montgomery

40 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bluewell and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 74.5 mi (119.89 km).

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#1 Bluewell

Bluewell is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.3126200, -81.2598200
Altitude791
CountryUnited States
Charleston

#2 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia.

Population45,879
Coordinates38.3498200, -81.6326200
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Wv 20 (-81.259821, 37.312615)
End: Dickinson Street (-81.632578, 38.349779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.51 L · about $15.17
Round trip
$30.34
7.66 gal · 29.02 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.17 $30.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.96 $33.93
Premium $4.78 $18.30 $36.60
Diesel $5.62 $21.54 $43.08

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Bluewell and Charleston. The current time is 17:44:00.

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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.