How far is Charles Town, WV from South Charleston, WV?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Charles Town and South Charleston is 216.23 miles (347.98 km).
Flight distance from Charles Town, WV to South Charleston, WV is 216.23 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Charles Town to South Charleston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Charles Town, West Virginia to South Charleston, West Virginia is: 301.9 miles (485.86 km) by car.
Driving from Charles Town to South Charleston will take approximately 05 hours 05 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 South Charleston
City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 12036 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°22'6"N 81°41'58"W |
| Latitude | 38.3684300 |
| Longitude | -81.6995700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in South Charleston: Maccorkle Avenue Southwest (-81.699482,38.368315)
Estimated Travel Time Between Charles Town and South Charleston
The distance between Charles Town and South Charleston is 486 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 23 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 South Charleston. The current time is 06:48:08.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 03 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 32 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 02 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 01 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 18 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 01 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 45 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 40.33 liters (10.65 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Charles Town and South Charleston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Charles Town to South Charleston is $36.04 (diesel $45.15).
West Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.38 | $3.73 | $4.07 | $4.24 |
| Total | $36.04 | $39.71 | $43.38 | $45.15 |
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 South Charleston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
