How far is Charleston, WV from Hinton, WV?

The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Hinton, WV is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.4 mi
01h 51m
Flight
61.79 mi
99.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.79 mi
Kilometers
99.44 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.4 mi
Kilometers
145.49 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hinton
Thu, May 14, 12:50 AM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Thu, May 14, 2:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-05-13T22:59
Arrive Hinton
Thu, May 14, 12:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charleston
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Pax
WV

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

From Charleston
45.2 mi
00h 55m
To Hinton
45.2 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
42°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dickinson Street

    11 m · 4 sec · Dickinson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lee Street East

    1333 ft · 32 sec · Lee Street East

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Brooks Street

    981 ft · 19 sec · Brooks Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 64, I 77, I 79

    1117 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East, I 77 South: Beckley

    1069 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    59.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Lewisburg

    19.7 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 20: Hinton, Sandstone

    1858 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Meadow Creek Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Meadow Creek Road

  10. 10

    Continue on WV 20

    1.7 mi · 2 min · WV 20

  11. 11

    Continue on Temple Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Temple Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Summers Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Summers Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    546 ft · 26 sec · 4th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    58 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
79 mi · 87%
Meadow Creek Road
6.78 mi · 7%
WV 20
2.01 mi · 2%
Temple Street
0.92 mi · 1%
Summers Street
0.88 mi · 1%
Lee Street East
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

59.1 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pax
00h 55m from Charleston
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Charleston and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Pax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Charleston and 45.2 miles from Hinton.

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

The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.64 one way or $25.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Charleston and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hinton.

Stop Ideas Near Pax

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pax, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Thurmond

17 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

19 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25
RAIL

Montgomery

31 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Hinton

42 mi away
Front St. and Fifth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Hinton. Straight-line distance: 61.79 mi (99.44 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia.

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

#2 Hinton

City in Summers County, West Virginia, United States

Population2,321
Coordinates37.6740100, -80.8892500
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston (-81.63262, 38.34982)
End: Hinton (-80.88925, 37.67401)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.08 L · about $12.64
Round trip
$25.27
6.38 gal · 24.16 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.64 $25.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.13 $28.26
Premium $4.78 $15.24 $30.48
Diesel $5.62 $17.94 $35.88

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Charleston and Hinton. The current time is 22:59:07.

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.