How far is Charles Town, WV from Charleston, WV?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Charles Town and Charleston is 213.2 miles (343.11 km).
Flight distance from Charles Town, WV to Charleston, WV is 213.2 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Charles Town to Charleston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Charles Town, West Virginia to Charleston, West Virginia is: 298.89 miles (481.02 km) by car.
Driving from Charles Town to Charleston will take approximately 05 hours 02 minutes.
#1 Charles Town
City in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 6029 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°17'20"N 77°51'35"W |
| Latitude | 39.2889900 |
| Longitude | -77.8597200 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia. It is located on the Kanawha River in the eastern part of the state. Charleston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the West Virginia State Capitol and the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences.
| Population | 45879 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°20'59"N 81°37'57"W |
| Latitude | 38.3498200 |
| Longitude | -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Charleston: Dickinson Street (-81.632578,38.349779)
Estimated Travel Time Between Charles Town and Charleston
The distance between Charles Town and Charleston is 481 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 20 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Charles Town and Charleston. The current time is 03:08:28.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 57 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 28 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 58 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 58 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 59 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 43 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.92 liters (10.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Charles Town and Charleston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Charles Town to Charleston is $35.68 (diesel $44.7).
West Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.38 | $3.73 | $4.07 | $4.24 |
| Total | $35.68 | $39.32 | $42.95 | $44.7 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in West Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.383 (Diesel $4.238) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 03, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Charles Town and Charleston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
