How far is Charleston, WV from Blennerhassett, WV?

The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Blennerhassett, WV is about 81 miles (130.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.96 mi
01h 32m
Flight
63.14 mi
101.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.14 mi
Kilometers
101.62 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.96 mi
Kilometers
130.3 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blennerhassett
Thu, Apr 16, 3:30 AM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Thu, Apr 16, 5:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-04-16T01:57
Arrive Blennerhassett
Thu, Apr 16, 3:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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
Ripley
WV

Town in West Virginia

From Charleston
40.5 mi
00h 46m
To Blennerhassett
40.5 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dickinson Street

    1242 ft · 39 sec · Dickinson Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Christopher Street

    81 m · 14 sec · Christopher Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Capitol Street

    95 m · 18 sec · Capitol Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Smith Street

    554 ft · 19 sec · Smith Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    965 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    551 ft · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    70 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 95: Downtown Parkersburg

    1654 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Camden Avenue

    57 m · 7 sec · Camden Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Virginia Route 95

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95

  12. 12

    Continue on Camden Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Camden Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Division Street

    1565 ft · 39 sec · Division Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    1071 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Corridor D

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 68 South: Ravenswood

    1807 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Dupont Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Dupont Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dupont Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
71.9 mi · 89%
Corridor D
2.82 mi · 3%
West Virginia Route 95
2.09 mi · 3%
Dupont Road
1.4 mi · 2%
Camden Avenue
0.86 mi · 1%
Division Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

70 mi · 01h 15m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
63.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ripley
00h 46m from Charleston
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Charleston and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blennerhassett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81 miles (130.3 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Ripley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Charleston and 40.5 miles from Blennerhassett.

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

The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.33 one way or $22.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Charleston and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blennerhassett.

Stop Ideas Near Ripley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ripley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Charleston

52 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

78 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Montgomery

79 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

89 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Blennerhassett. Straight-line distance: 63.14 mi (101.62 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia.

Population45,879
Coordinates38.3498200, -81.6326200
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Blennerhassett

#2 Blennerhassett

Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia

Population3,089
Coordinates39.2636900, -81.6292900
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston (-81.63262, 38.34982)
End: Blennerhassett (-81.62929, 39.26369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.81 L · about $11.33
Round trip
$22.66
5.72 gal · 21.62 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.33 $22.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.67 $25.33
Premium $4.78 $13.67 $27.33
Diesel $5.62 $16.08 $32.17

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Charleston and Blennerhassett. The current time is 01:57:57.

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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.