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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Dickinson Street
148 m · 12 sec · Dickinson Street
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Turn right onto Quarrier Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Quarrier Street
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Continue on Randolph Street
115 m · 16 sec · Randolph Street
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue South
95 m · 7 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue South
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Take the ramp straight toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
16.9 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 35: Winfield, Point Pleasant
2419 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Scott Depot
674 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Fruth-Lanham Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Fruth-Lanham Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1563 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Teays Valley Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Teays Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Winfield Road
1 mi · 2 min · Winfield Road
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Turn sharp left
631 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
1753 ft · 41 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Charleston Road
2 mi · 4 min · Charleston Road
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Turn right
16 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Eleanor.
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.
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.
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.
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.
City Park
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nitro.
Charleston
Huntington
Montgomery
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Eleanor. Straight-line distance: 20.77 mi (33.43 km).
#1 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia.
| Population | 45,879 |
| Coordinates | 38.3498200, -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eleanor
City in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,579 |
| Coordinates | 38.5375900, -81.9323600 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eleanor (-81.93236, 38.53759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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