How far is Charleston, WV from Mallory, WV?

The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Mallory, WV is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
72.88 mi
01h 29m
Flight
44.22 mi
71.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.22 mi
Kilometers
71.16 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.88 mi
Kilometers
117.29 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mallory
Sat, May 30, 11:23 AM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Sat, May 30, 12:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-05-30T09:53
Arrive Mallory
Sat, May 30, 11:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Madison
WV

City in West Virginia, United States

From Charleston
36.4 mi
00h 44m
To Mallory
36.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph N
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 56 sec · WV 73

  13. 13

    Continue on Logan Boulevard

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Logan Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on WV 10

    9 mi · 13 min · WV 10

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Clean Eagle Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Clean Eagle Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clean Eagle Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor G
52.3 mi · 72%
WV 10
9.04 mi · 12%
Logan Boulevard
6.83 mi · 9%
WV 73
1.22 mi · 2%
Ferry Street
0.41 mi · 1%
Maccorkle Avenue Southeast
0.29 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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
44.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
00h 44m from Charleston
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Charleston and Partly Sunny near Mallory.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Charleston and 36.5 miles from Mallory.

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

The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Charleston and Partly Sunny near Mallory.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

35 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

45 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

66 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Huntington

67 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Mallory. Straight-line distance: 44.22 mi (71.16 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia.

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

#2 Mallory

Census-designated place in Logan County, West Virginia

Population1,654
Coordinates37.7306600, -81.8379000
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston (-81.63262, 38.34982)
End: Mallory (-81.8379, 37.73066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.74 L · about $10.18
Round trip
$20.36
5.14 gal · 19.48 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.18 $20.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.38 $22.77
Premium $4.78 $12.28 $24.56
Diesel $5.62 $14.45 $28.91

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 Mallory. The current time is 09:53:22.

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.