How far is Charleston, WV from Ansted, WV?
The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Ansted, WV is about 49.1 miles (79 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Ansted.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Ansted.
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Start on Dickinson Street
11 m · 4 sec · Dickinson Street
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Turn right onto Lee Street East
1333 ft · 32 sec · Lee Street East
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Turn left onto Brooks Street
981 ft · 19 sec · Brooks Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 64, I 77, I 79
1117 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East, I 77 South: Beckley
1069 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60, WV 61: Chelyan, Cedar Grove
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto US 60: Cedar Grove, Montgomery
2554 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Kanawha Boulevard East
1326 ft · 22 sec · Kanawha Boulevard East
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Continue on East Dupont Avenue
26.9 mi · 41 min · East Dupont Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Midland Trail
2.9 mi · 4 min · Midland Trail
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Continue on West Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Ansted.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Dupont Avenue
Continue on East Dupont Avenue
26.9 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Charleston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ansted.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Ansted?
The road trip is about 49.1 miles (79 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Pratt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Charleston and 24.5 miles from Ansted.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.85 one way or $13.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Charleston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ansted.
Stop Ideas Near Pratt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belle City Offices
Smithers Municipal Building
Kanawha City Community Center
Charleston City Parks
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pratt.
Montgomery
Charleston
Thurmond
Prince
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Ansted. Straight-line distance: 32.47 mi (52.26 km).
#1 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia.
| Population | 45,879 |
| Coordinates | 38.3498200, -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ansted
Town in Fayette County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,300 |
| Coordinates | 38.1362200, -81.0995500 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ansted (-81.09955, 38.13622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.27 | $16.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
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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