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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Dickinson Street
1242 ft · 39 sec · Dickinson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Christopher Street
81 m · 14 sec · Christopher Street
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Turn right onto Capitol Street
95 m · 18 sec · Capitol Street
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Turn left onto Smith Street
554 ft · 19 sec · Smith Street
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Turn left
965 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
551 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
73.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg
1609 ft · 42 sec
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Merge left onto Corridor D
2685 ft · 40 sec · Corridor D
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 618
1055 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
2094 ft · 55 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
2541 ft · 2 min · Harrison Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 29th Street
1047 ft · 36 sec · 29th Street
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Turn right onto Fairview Avenue
2432 ft · 1 min · Fairview Avenue
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Continue on Foley Avenue
1665 ft · 59 sec · Foley Avenue
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Turn right onto Broad Street
649 ft · 28 sec · Broad Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 36th Street
1957 ft · 57 sec · 36th Street
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Turn right onto Emerson Avenue
2840 ft · 1 min · Emerson Avenue
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Turn left onto Rosemar Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Rosemar Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Williams Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Williams Highway
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Turn left
152 m · 27 sec
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Turn left
23 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Boaz.
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 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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Flatwoods.
Charleston
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
Montgomery
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Boaz. Straight-line distance: 70.25 mi (113.06 km).
#1 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia.
| Population | 45,879 |
| Coordinates | 38.3498200, -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boaz
Boaz is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.3614600, -81.5020700 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boaz (-81.50207, 39.36146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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