How far is Charleston, WV from Bluewell, WV?

The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Bluewell, WV is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
105.73 mi
02h 09m
Flight
74.5 mi
119.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.5 mi
Kilometers
119.89 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.73 mi
Kilometers
170.15 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bluewell
Tue, Apr 14, 9:18 PM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Tue, Apr 14, 11:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-04-14T19:08
Arrive Bluewell
Tue, Apr 14, 9:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
Prosperity
WV

The state of flourishing, thriving, good fortune or successful social status

From Charleston
52.9 mi
01h 04m
To Bluewell
52.9 mi
01h 04m

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
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    90.6 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 460: Princeton, Pearisburg VA

    2374 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Big Laurel Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Big Laurel Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Princeton-Ingleside Road

    113 m · 8 sec · Princeton-Ingleside Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Ingleside Road

    2486 ft · 52 sec · Ingleside Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto New Hope Road

    9.8 mi · 17 min · New Hope Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    771 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Old Wv 20

    33 m · 5 sec · Old Wv 20

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Wv 20

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
90.8 mi · 86%
New Hope Road
9.82 mi · 9%
Big Laurel Highway
2.64 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Ingleside Road
0.47 mi
US 460
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

90.6 mi · 01h 43m

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
74.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prosperity
01h 04m from Charleston
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Charleston and Chance Rain Showers near Bluewell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Prosperity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Charleston and 52.9 miles from Bluewell.

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

The direct path is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.77 one way or $29.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Prosperity

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Prosperity, 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 Prosperity.

RAIL

Prince

13 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25
RAIL

Thurmond

17 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Hinton

33 mi away
Front St. and Fifth Ave.
RAIL

Montgomery

40 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Bluewell. Straight-line distance: 74.5 mi (119.89 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia.

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

Bluewell is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.3126200, -81.2598200
Altitude791
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston (-81.63262, 38.34982)
End: Bluewell (-81.25982, 37.31262)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.12 L · about $14.77
Round trip
$29.55
7.46 gal · 28.24 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.77 $29.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.52 $33.04
Premium $4.78 $17.82 $35.64
Diesel $5.62 $20.98 $41.96

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Charleston and Bluewell. The current time is 19:08:59.

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.