How far is Charleston, WV from Fort Ashby, WV?
The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Fort Ashby, WV is about 236.5 miles (380.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.4 miles (279 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Fort Ashby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Fort Ashby.
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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
148 mi · 2 hr 39 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland
1779 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
70.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 220 Truck South
1241 ft · 30 sec
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Turn slight right
106 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Vocke Road Southwest
2265 ft · 42 sec · Vocke Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Winchester Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road
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Turn right onto McMullen Highway Southwest
2.2 mi · 4 min · McMullen Highway Southwest
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Turn left onto Patriot Parkway Southwest
2690 ft · 1 min · Patriot Parkway Southwest
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Continue on Rocket Center Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Rocket Center Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Frankfort Highway
4.3 mi · 7 min · Frankfort Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Fort Ashby.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
148 mi · 02h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Charleston and Chance Rain Showers near Fort Ashby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Fort Ashby?
The road trip is about 236.5 miles (380.6 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stonewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.2 miles from Charleston and 118.3 miles from Fort Ashby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.4 miles (279 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.07 one way or $66.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Charleston and Chance Rain Showers near Fort Ashby.
Stop Ideas Near Stonewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
Clarksburg Parks & Recreation
Benedum Civic Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stonewood.
Connellsville station
Grantsville, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Fort Ashby. Straight-line distance: 173.33 mi (278.95 km).
#1 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia.
| Population | 45,879 |
| Coordinates | 38.3498200, -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Ashby
Census-designated place in Mineral County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,380 |
| Coordinates | 39.5031500, -78.7686300 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Ashby (-78.76863, 39.50315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $33.07 | $66.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.98 | $73.96 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $39.90 | $79.79 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $46.96 | $93.92 |
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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