How far is Charleston, WV from Boaz, WV?

The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Boaz, WV is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
85.41 mi
01h 41m
Flight
70.25 mi
113.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.25 mi
Kilometers
113.06 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.41 mi
Kilometers
137.45 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boaz
Tue, Apr 14, 8:45 PM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Tue, Apr 14, 10:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-04-14T19:04
Arrive Boaz
Tue, Apr 14, 8:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Flatwoods
WV

Unincorporated community in Jackson County, West Virginia

From Charleston
42.8 mi
00h 50m
To Boaz
42.7 mi
00h 50m

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
85°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    73.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg

    1609 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge left onto Corridor D

    2685 ft · 40 sec · Corridor D

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 618

    1055 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    2094 ft · 55 sec · East 7th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Harrison Avenue

    2541 ft · 2 min · Harrison Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 29th Street

    1047 ft · 36 sec · 29th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Fairview Avenue

    2432 ft · 1 min · Fairview Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Foley Avenue

    1665 ft · 59 sec · Foley Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    649 ft · 28 sec · Broad Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 36th Street

    1957 ft · 57 sec · 36th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Emerson Avenue

    2840 ft · 1 min · Emerson Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Rosemar Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Rosemar Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Williams Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Williams Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left

    152 m · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    23 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
75.2 mi · 88%
Rosemar Road
3.82 mi · 4%
Williams Highway
1.68 mi · 2%
Emerson Avenue
0.54 mi · 1%
Corridor D
0.51 mi · 1%
Harrison Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

73.3 mi · 01h 19m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flatwoods
00h 50m from Charleston
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Charleston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boaz.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Flatwoods is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Charleston and 42.7 miles from Boaz.

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

The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.92 one way or $23.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Charleston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boaz.

Stop Ideas Near Flatwoods

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

60 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

77 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

87 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Montgomery

87 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Boaz. Straight-line distance: 70.25 mi (113.06 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia.

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

Boaz is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.3614600, -81.5020700
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston (-81.63262, 38.34982)
End: Boaz (-81.50207, 39.36146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.41 L · about $11.92
Round trip
$23.85
6.02 gal · 22.82 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.92 $23.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.33 $26.66
Premium $4.78 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $5.62 $16.93 $33.86

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 Boaz. The current time is 19:04:26.

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.