How far is Charleston, WV from Monongah, WV?
The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Monongah, WV is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.1 miles (174 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Monongah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Monongah.
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Start on Dickinson Street
1242 ft · 39 sec · Dickinson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Christopher Street
81 m · 14 sec · Christopher Street
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Turn right onto Capitol Street
95 m · 18 sec · Capitol Street
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Turn left onto Smith Street
554 ft · 19 sec · Smith Street
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Turn left
965 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
551 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
131.3 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250: White Hall, South Fairmont
141 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left
113 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
660 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Holbert Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Holbert Road
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Turn left onto Boothes Creek
1 km · 2 min · Boothes Creek
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Turn right onto Booths Creek Road
1997 ft · 55 sec · Booths Creek Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
1 km · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on South Church Street
701 ft · 20 sec · South Church Street
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Turn right onto Lady Lane
135 m · 19 sec · Lady Lane
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Turn straight onto Camden Avenue
37 m · 2 sec · Camden Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Camden Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Monongah.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
131 mi · 02h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Charleston and Sunny near Monongah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Monongah?
The road trip is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Charleston and 69.2 miles from Monongah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.1 miles (174 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.33 one way or $38.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charleston and Sunny near Monongah.
Stop Ideas Near Sutton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sutton.
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Thurmond
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Monongah. Straight-line distance: 108.14 mi (174.04 km).
#1 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia.
| Population | 45,879 |
| Coordinates | 38.3498200, -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monongah
City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,160 |
| Coordinates | 39.4625800, -80.2181400 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monongah (-80.21814, 39.46258)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $19.33 | $38.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.61 | $43.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.32 | $46.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.45 | $54.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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