How far is Charleston, WV from Lewisburg, WV?

The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Lewisburg, WV is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.11 mi
02h 09m
Flight
74.84 mi
120.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.84 mi
Kilometers
120.45 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.11 mi
Kilometers
180.42 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewisburg
Mon, Apr 27, 7:01 PM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Mon, Apr 27, 9:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-04-27T16:51
Arrive Lewisburg
Mon, Apr 27, 7:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 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
Mabscott
WV

City in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Charleston
56 mi
01h 04m
To Lewisburg
56.1 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
41°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    50.5 mi · 55 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 219: Lewisburg, Ronceverte

    1458 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Jefferson Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Jefferson Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    22 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
110 mi · 98%
North Jefferson Street
1.4 mi · 1%
US 219
0.28 mi
Lee Street East
0.25 mi
I 64
0.21 mi
Brooks Street
0.19 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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
74.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mabscott
01h 04m from Charleston
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Charleston and Mostly Cloudy near Lewisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Mabscott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56 miles from Charleston and 56.1 miles from Lewisburg.

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

The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.65 one way or $31.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charleston and Mostly Cloudy near Lewisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Mabscott

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

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

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Prince

17 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25
RAIL

Thurmond

24 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Hinton

30 mi away
Front St. and Fifth Ave.
RAIL

Montgomery

47 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Lewisburg. Straight-line distance: 74.84 mi (120.45 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia.

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

#2 Lewisburg

City in West Virginia

Population3,766
Coordinates37.8017900, -80.4456300
Altitude634
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston (-81.63262, 38.34982)
End: Lewisburg (-80.44563, 37.80179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.95 gal
14.97 L · about $15.65
Round trip
$31.29
7.9 gal · 29.94 L
Estimated CO2
35.1 kg one way
Round trip: 70.2 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.65 $31.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.49 $34.99
Premium $4.78 $18.87 $37.75
Diesel $5.62 $22.21 $44.43

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 · Apr 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Charleston and Lewisburg. The current time is 16:51:48.

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.