How far is Charleston, WV from Logan, WV?

The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Logan, WV is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
57.55 mi
01h 09m
Flight
39.8 mi
64.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.8 mi
Kilometers
64.05 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.55 mi
Kilometers
92.61 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Logan
Tue, May 5, 1:39 AM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Tue, May 5, 2:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-05-05T00:30
Arrive Logan
Tue, May 5, 1:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Danville
WV

Town in Boone County, West Virginia, United States

From Charleston
28.8 mi
00h 34m
To Logan
28.8 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dickinson Street

    969 ft · 20 sec · Dickinson Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Side Bridge

    1125 ft · 23 sec · South Side Bridge

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ferry Street

    2189 ft · 40 sec · Ferry Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Thayer Street

    89 m · 7 sec · Thayer Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Maccorkle Avenue Southeast

    63 m · 11 sec · Maccorkle Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto MacCorkle Avenue Southeast

    1317 ft · 27 sec · MacCorkle Avenue Southeast

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1956 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Corridor G

    52.3 mi · 1 hr · Corridor G

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 73, WV 10: Logan

    1414 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1832 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto WV 73

    3206 ft · 1 min · WV 73

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Landau Lane

    1192 ft · 28 sec · Landau Lane

  14. 14

    Continue on Water Street

    1362 ft · 43 sec · Water Street

  15. 15

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

    95 m · 11 sec · Dingess Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto White Street

    5 m · 1 sec · White Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · White Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor G
52.3 mi · 91%
WV 73
1.22 mi · 2%
Ferry Street
0.41 mi · 1%
Maccorkle Avenue Southeast
0.29 mi · 1%
Water Street
0.26 mi
Landau Lane
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Corridor G

Continue on Corridor G

52.3 mi · 01h 00m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
39.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
00h 34m from Charleston
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Charleston and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Logan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Charleston and 28.8 miles from Logan.

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

The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.04 one way or $16.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Charleston and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Logan.

Stop Ideas Near Danville

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

34 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

46 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Huntington

65 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Thurmond

68 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Logan. Straight-line distance: 39.8 mi (64.05 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia.

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

#2 Logan

City in West Virginia, United States

Population1,447
Coordinates37.8487100, -81.9934600
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston (-81.63262, 38.34982)
End: Logan (-81.99346, 37.84871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.69 L · about $8.04
Round trip
$16.08
4.06 gal · 15.38 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.04 $16.08
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.99 $17.98
Premium $4.78 $9.70 $19.40
Diesel $5.62 $11.42 $22.83

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Charleston and Logan. The current time is 00:30:12.

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.