How far is Charleston, WV from Barboursville, WV?
The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Barboursville, WV is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Barboursville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Barboursville.
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Start on Dickinson Street
148 m · 12 sec · Dickinson Street
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Turn right onto Quarrier Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Quarrier Street
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Continue on Randolph Street
115 m · 16 sec · Randolph Street
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue South
95 m · 7 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue South
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Take the ramp straight toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
39.5 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 2, WV 193: Barboursville
1629 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Big Ben Bowen Highway
1691 ft · 45 sec · Big Ben Bowen Highway
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Turn right onto Midland Trail
2600 ft · 52 sec · Midland Trail
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Turn left onto Farmdale Road
2204 ft · 1 min · Farmdale Road
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Continue on Main Street
116 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Barboursville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 West
Take the ramp straight toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
39.5 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Charleston and Chance Rain Showers near Barboursville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Barboursville?
The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Teays Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Charleston and 21.1 miles from Barboursville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.90 one way or $11.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Charleston and Chance Rain Showers near Barboursville.
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
Dunbar Senior Center
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 Charleston and Barboursville. Straight-line distance: 36.09 mi (58.08 km).
#1 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia.
| Population | 45,879 |
| Coordinates | 38.3498200, -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barboursville
Village in Cabell County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 4,228 |
| Coordinates | 38.4095300, -82.2945900 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barboursville (-82.29459, 38.40953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
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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