How far is Charleston, WV from Beaver, WV?

The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Beaver, WV is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
62.26 mi
01h 21m
Flight
49.38 mi
79.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.38 mi
Kilometers
79.47 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.26 mi
Kilometers
100.19 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beaver
Tue, Apr 14, 11:41 PM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Wed, Apr 15, 1:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-04-14T22:20
Arrive Beaver
Tue, Apr 14, 11:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charleston
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
Powellton
WV

Census-designated place in Fayette County, West Virginia

From Charleston
31.1 mi
00h 40m
To Beaver
31.1 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dickinson Street

    11 m · 4 sec · Dickinson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lee Street East

    1333 ft · 32 sec · Lee Street East

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Brooks Street

    981 ft · 19 sec · Brooks Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 64, I 77, I 79

    1117 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East, I 77 South: Beckley

    1069 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    55.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 3: Beckley

    1640 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Harper Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Harper Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Neville Street

    1468 ft · 34 sec · West Neville Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    152 m · 15 sec · 3rd Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    2441 ft · 49 sec · 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Fayette Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Fayette Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Eisenhower Drive

    590 ft · 17 sec · South Eisenhower Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Ritter Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Ritter Drive

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Blue Jay Drive

    1904 ft · 1 min · Blue Jay Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    25 m · 4 sec · 4th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
55.3 mi · 89%
Harper Road
1.89 mi · 3%
South Fayette Street
1.8 mi · 3%
Ritter Drive
0.98 mi · 2%
2nd Street
0.46 mi · 1%
Blue Jay Drive
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

55.1 mi · 01h 05m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
49.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Powellton
00h 40m from Charleston
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Charleston and Chance Rain Showers near Beaver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Powellton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Charleston and 31.1 miles from Beaver.

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

The direct path is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Charleston and Chance Rain Showers near Beaver.

Stop Ideas Near Powellton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Powellton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Belle City Offices
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

Belle City Offices

Belle , WV
1100 E Dupont Ave, Belle, WV 25015
Rating 3.7/5 7 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

Smithers Municipal Building

Smithers , WV
2 Greyhound Ln, Smithers, WV 25186
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.8 mi away

Montgomery Sanitary Plant

Montgomery , WV
1422 3rd Ave, Montgomery, WV 25136
Rating 3.3/5 3 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Powellton.

RAIL

Montgomery

9 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

27 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

36 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25
RAIL

Charleston

40 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Beaver. Straight-line distance: 49.38 mi (79.47 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia.

Population45,879
Coordinates38.3498200, -81.6326200
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
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#2 Beaver

Beaver is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.7478100, -81.1435200
Altitude656
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston (-81.63262, 38.34982)
End: Beaver (-81.14352, 37.74781)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.32 L · about $8.71
Round trip
$17.43
4.4 gal · 16.64 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.71 $17.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.74 $19.49
Premium $4.78 $10.51 $21.02
Diesel $5.62 $12.37 $24.75

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 Charleston and Beaver. The current time is 22:20:21.

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.