How far is Charleston, WV from Granville, WV?
The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Granville, WV is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
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.
Town in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Granville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Granville.
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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
151.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Westover
1412 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Fairmont Road
2705 ft · 1 min · Fairmont Road
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Turn left onto Maple Grove Avenue
132 m · 22 sec · Maple Grove Avenue
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Turn left onto Crowl Street
26 m · 4 sec · Crowl Street
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Turn right onto Grove Street
60 m · 9 sec · Grove Street
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Turn slight right onto Wheeling Street
1857 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Street
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Continue on Dunkard Avenue
1520 ft · 30 sec · Dunkard Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1273 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Granville.
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
152 mi · 02h 43m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Charleston and Partly Sunny near Granville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Granville?
The road trip is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Burnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Charleston and 78.1 miles from Granville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.83 one way or $43.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Charleston and Partly Sunny near Granville.
Stop Ideas Near Burnsville
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 Burnsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Granville. Straight-line distance: 125.79 mi (202.44 km).
#1 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia.
| Population | 45,879 |
| Coordinates | 38.3498200, -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Granville
Town in West Virginia
| Population | 3,156 |
| Coordinates | 39.6459100, -79.9872900 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Granville (-79.98729, 39.64591)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $21.83 | $43.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.40 | $48.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.33 | $52.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.99 | $61.98 |
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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