How far is Charleston, WV from Clendenin, WV?
The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Clendenin, WV is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Clendenin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Clendenin.
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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 right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
19 mi · 20 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 119: Clendenin
1704 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right
82 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Spencer Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Spencer Road
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Continue on Beech Street
1873 ft · 50 sec · Beech Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Charleston Clendenin Road
1146 ft · 41 sec · Charleston Clendenin Road
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Turn left
670 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Maywood Avenue East
1269 ft · 54 sec · Maywood Avenue East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maywood Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Clendenin.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
19 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Charleston and Chance Rain Showers near Clendenin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Clendenin?
The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elkview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Charleston and 12.6 miles from Clendenin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.49 one way or $6.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Charleston and Chance Rain Showers near Clendenin.
Stop Ideas Near Elkview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elkview.
Charleston
Montgomery
Thurmond
Prince
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Clendenin. Straight-line distance: 18.14 mi (29.2 km).
#1 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia.
| Population | 45,879 |
| Coordinates | 38.3498200, -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clendenin
Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,098 |
| Coordinates | 38.4887100, -81.3481700 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clendenin (-81.34817, 38.48871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.20 | $8.41 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.95 | $9.90 |
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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