How far is Charleston, WV from Eleanor, WV?

The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Eleanor, WV is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.43 mi
00h 36m
Flight
20.77 mi
33.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.77 mi
Kilometers
33.43 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.43 mi
Kilometers
44.14 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eleanor
Sat, May 2, 3:27 PM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Sat, May 2, 4:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-05-02T14:50
Arrive Eleanor
Sat, May 2, 3:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Charleston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Nitro
WV

Human settlement in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Charleston
13.7 mi
00h 18m
To Eleanor
13.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dickinson Street

    148 m · 12 sec · Dickinson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Quarrier Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Quarrier Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Randolph Street

    115 m · 16 sec · Randolph Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue South

    95 m · 7 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

    16.9 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 35: Winfield, Point Pleasant

    2419 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Scott Depot

    674 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Fruth-Lanham Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Fruth-Lanham Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1563 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Teays Valley Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Teays Valley Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Winfield Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Winfield Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left

    631 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1753 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Charleston Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Charleston Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    16 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
16.9 mi · 62%
Teays Valley Road
3.13 mi · 11%
Fruth-Lanham Highway
2.36 mi · 9%
Charleston Road
2 mi · 7%
Winfield Road
1.34 mi · 5%
Quarrier Street
0.77 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Take the ramp straight toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

16.9 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nitro
00h 18m from Charleston
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Eleanor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Nitro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Charleston and 13.7 miles from Eleanor.

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

The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Eleanor.

Stop Ideas Near Nitro

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Nitro and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Park
Scenic stop 6.7 mi away

City Park

Dunbar , WV
1300 City Park Rd, Dunbar, WV 25064
Rating 4.2/5 108 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

Kanawha County Magistrate Court

Charleston , WV
111 Court St, Charleston, WV 25301
Rating 2.1/5 30 reviews Magistrates' court,County government office
Charleston Sanitary Board
Nearby stop 9 mi away

Charleston Sanitary Board

Charleston , WV
208 26th St W, Charleston, WV 25387
Rating 3.1/5 112 reviews Water utility company
Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Parks and Recreation

Charleston , WV
1900 Kanawha Blvd E Unit 3, Charleston, WV 25305
Rating 4.6/5 12 reviews State government office,Recreation center,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nitro.

RAIL

Charleston

19 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

52 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Montgomery

52 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

70 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Eleanor. Straight-line distance: 20.77 mi (33.43 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia.

Population45,879
Coordinates38.3498200, -81.6326200
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Eleanor

#2 Eleanor

City in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,579
Coordinates38.5375900, -81.9323600
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston (-81.63262, 38.34982)
End: Eleanor (-81.93236, 38.53759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.66 L · about $3.84
Round trip
$7.68
1.94 gal · 7.32 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.84 $7.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.30 $8.59
Premium $4.78 $4.63 $9.27
Diesel $5.62 $5.46 $10.91

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Charleston and Eleanor. The current time is 14:50:23.

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.