How far is Charleston, WV from Hooverson Heights, WV?

The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Hooverson Heights, WV is about 184.2 miles (296.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
184.15 mi
03h 37m
Flight
147.64 mi
237.61 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.64 mi
Kilometers
237.61 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.15 mi
Kilometers
296.36 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hooverson Heights
Sat, May 30, 10:41 PM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Sun, May 31, 2:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-05-30T19:04
Arrive Hooverson Heights
Sat, May 30, 10:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charleston
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Belmont
WV

City in West Virginia, United States

From Charleston
92.1 mi
01h 48m
To Hooverson Heights
92.1 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Hooverson Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Dickinson Street

    1242 ft · 39 sec · Dickinson Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Christopher Street

    81 m · 14 sec · Christopher Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Capitol Street

    95 m · 18 sec · Capitol Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Smith Street

    554 ft · 19 sec · Smith Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    965 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    551 ft · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    41 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  13. 13

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  16. 16

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  18. 18

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    22.4 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    2357 ft · 30 sec · 12th Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1816 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit right

    1284 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    25.8 mi · 33 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Brilliant

    1642 ft · 44 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    718 ft · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1017 ft · 21 sec · 3rd Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Wellsburg Bridge

    2692 ft · 1 min · Wellsburg Bridge

  27. 27

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 10 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Allegheny Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Allegheny Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Eldersville Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Eldersville Road

  30. 30

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

    1171 ft · 32 sec · Rockdale Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rockdale Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
78.7 mi · 43%
12th Street
26.9 mi · 15%
North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi · 12%
2nd Street
16.9 mi · 9%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 6%
Emerson Avenue
5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

76.9 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
147.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belmont
01h 48m from Charleston
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Charleston and Clear near Hooverson Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Hooverson Heights?

The road trip is about 184.2 miles (296.4 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.1 miles from Charleston and 92.1 miles from Hooverson Heights.

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

The direct path is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.75 one way or $51.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charleston and Clear near Hooverson Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Belmont

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Belmont, 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 Belmont.

RAIL

Charleston

119 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Hooverson Heights. Straight-line distance: 147.64 mi (237.61 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia.

Population45,879
Coordinates38.3498200, -81.6326200
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Hooverson Heights

#2 Hooverson Heights

Census-designated place in Brooke County, West Virginia

Population2,590
Coordinates40.3247900, -80.5775700
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston (-81.63262, 38.34982)
End: Hooverson Heights (-80.57757, 40.32479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.5 gal
24.6 L · about $25.75
Round trip
$51.49
13 gal · 49.2 L
Estimated CO2
57.8 kg one way
Round trip: 115.5 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.75 $51.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.79 $57.58
Premium $4.78 $31.06 $62.11
Diesel $5.62 $36.56 $73.11

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Charleston and Hooverson Heights. The current time is 19:04:11.

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.