How far is Boaz, WV from Charleston, WV?
The driving distance from Boaz, WV to Charleston, WV is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boaz and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boaz and Charleston.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
152 m · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Williams Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Williams Highway
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Turn left onto Rosemar Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Rosemar Road
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Turn right onto Emerson Avenue
2840 ft · 1 min · Emerson Avenue
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Turn left onto 36th Street
1957 ft · 57 sec · 36th Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
649 ft · 28 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Foley Avenue
1665 ft · 57 sec · Foley Avenue
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Continue on Fairview Avenue
2432 ft · 1 min · Fairview Avenue
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Turn left onto 29th Street
1047 ft · 38 sec · 29th Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
2541 ft · 2 min · Harrison Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street
2599 ft · 1 min · 7th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2210 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corridor D
2242 ft · 34 sec · Corridor D
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Take the exit right
1063 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
75.7 mi · 1 hr 22 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 Boaz and Charleston.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Corridor D
Merge slight left
75.7 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Boaz 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 Boaz to Charleston?
The road trip is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Flatwoods is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Boaz and 45.9 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.44 one way or $24.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Boaz and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Flatwoods
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 Flatwoods.
Charleston
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
Montgomery
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boaz and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 70.25 mi (113.06 km).
#1 Boaz
Boaz is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.3614600, -81.5020700 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| 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: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $12.44 | $24.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.91 | $27.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.00 | $30.01 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.66 | $35.32 |
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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