How far is Buffalo, WV from Charleston, WV?
The driving distance from Buffalo, WV to Charleston, WV is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Charleston.
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Start on River Street
10 m · 2 sec · River Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto WV 869
3086 ft · 1 min · WV 869
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At the end of the road, turn left onto WV 869
1.2 km · 1 min · WV 869
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Take the ramp left
1263 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fruth-Lanham Highway
11.7 mi · 14 min · Fruth-Lanham Highway
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Continue straight
119 m · 7 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
2603 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Civic Center
1175 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Lee St Bridge
158 m · 9 sec · Lee St Bridge
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Continue on Lee Street East
1.1 km · 1 min · Lee Street East
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Turn right onto Dickinson Street
11 m · 1 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 Buffalo and Charleston.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Fruth-Lanham Highway
Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Buffalo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Buffalo to Charleston?
The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Teays Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Buffalo and 16.8 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Buffalo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Teays Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
St Albans Municipal Utility
Charleston Sanitary Board
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Teays Valley.
Charleston
Huntington
Montgomery
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 26.44 mi (42.55 km).
#1 Buffalo
Town in West Virginia, USA
| Population | 1,263 |
| Coordinates | 38.6175900, -81.9818000 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $4.75 | $9.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.31 | $10.63 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.73 | $11.47 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
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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