How far is Charleston, WV from Coal City, WV?
The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Coal City, WV is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Fayette County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Coal City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Coal City.
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Start on Dickinson Street
11 m · 4 sec · Dickinson Street
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Turn right onto Lee Street East
1333 ft · 32 sec · Lee Street East
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Turn left onto Brooks Street
981 ft · 19 sec · Brooks Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 64, I 77, I 79
1117 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East, I 77 South: Beckley
1069 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
57.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott
1971 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Coalfields Expressway
849 ft · 10 sec · Coalfields Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit straight
788 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
911 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1861 ft · 51 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Independence School Road
3274 ft · 1 min · Independence School Road
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Continue on Independence Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Independence Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Coal City Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Coal City Road
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Continue on Coal City Road
1411 ft · 39 sec · Coal City Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Coal City Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Coal City.
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 64 East
Merge slight left
57.7 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Charleston and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Coal City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Coal City?
The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Powellton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Charleston and 34 miles from Coal City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.80 one way or $19.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Charleston and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Coal City.
Stop Ideas Near Powellton
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 Powellton.
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Thurmond
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Charleston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Coal City. Straight-line distance: 51.74 mi (83.26 km).
#1 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia.
| Population | 45,879 |
| Coordinates | 38.3498200, -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coal City
Coal City is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6790000, -81.2103800 |
| Altitude | 797 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coal City (-81.21038, 37.679)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $4.08 | $9.80 | $19.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
| Premium | $4.96 | $11.90 | $23.80 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $15.23 | $30.46 |
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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