How far is Ceredo, WV from Charleston, WV?

The driving distance from Ceredo, WV to Charleston, WV is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.43 mi
01h 00m
Flight
50.27 mi
80.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.27 mi
Kilometers
80.9 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.43 mi
Kilometers
92.43 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Wed, Apr 15, 6:01 AM EDT
Return by in Ceredo
Wed, Apr 15, 7:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ceredo
2026-04-15T05:01
Arrive Charleston
Wed, Apr 15, 6:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ceredo
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
Culloden
WV

City in Monroe County, Georgia, United States of America

From Ceredo
28.7 mi
00h 30m
To Charleston
28.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    5 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto C Street

    1 km · 1 min · C Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Waverly Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Waverly Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Auburn Road

    564 ft · 12 sec · Auburn Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Adams Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    771 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Irl Duling Boulevard

    2550 ft · 40 sec · Irl Duling Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2501 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    51.1 mi · 56 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Civic Center

    1175 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lee St Bridge

    158 m · 9 sec · Lee St Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Lee Street East

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lee Street East

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Dickinson Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Dickinson Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dickinson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Irl Duling Boulevard
52 mi · 91%
Waverly Road
2.68 mi · 5%
Adams Avenue
0.99 mi · 2%
Lee Street East
0.69 mi · 1%
C Street
0.63 mi · 1%
US 60
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Irl Duling Boulevard

Merge slight left

51.1 mi · 00h 56m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
50.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Culloden
00h 30m from Ceredo
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ceredo and Sunny near Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ceredo to Charleston?

The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Culloden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Ceredo and 28.8 miles from Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.04 one way or $16.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ceredo and Sunny near Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Culloden

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

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

RAIL

Huntington

34 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Charleston

36 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

51 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Montgomery

69 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ceredo and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 50.27 mi (80.9 km).

Ceredo

#1 Ceredo

City in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,246
Coordinates38.3964700, -82.5587700
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Charleston

#2 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia.

Population45,879
Coordinates38.3498200, -81.6326200
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-82.558758, 38.396469)
End: Dickinson Street (-81.632578, 38.349779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.67 L · about $8.04
Round trip
$16.08
4.06 gal · 15.34 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.04 $16.08
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.99 $17.98
Premium $4.78 $9.70 $19.40
Diesel $5.62 $11.42 $22.83

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ceredo and Charleston. The current time is 05:01:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.