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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.32 mi
02h 35m
Flight
108.14 mi
174.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.14 mi
Kilometers
174.04 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.32 mi
Kilometers
222.6 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monongah
Wed, May 13, 12:25 AM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Wed, May 13, 3:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-05-12T21:50
Arrive Monongah
Wed, May 13, 12:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 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
Sutton
WV

Town in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA

From Charleston
69.2 mi
01h 17m
To Monongah
69.2 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph NW

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.

  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 right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    131.3 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: White Hall, South Fairmont

    141 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    113 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    660 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Holbert Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Holbert Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Boothes Creek

    1 km · 2 min · Boothes Creek

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Booths Creek Road

    1997 ft · 55 sec · Booths Creek Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1 km · 2 min · Bridge Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Church Street

    701 ft · 20 sec · South Church Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lady Lane

    135 m · 19 sec · Lady Lane

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Camden Avenue

    37 m · 2 sec · Camden Avenue

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
131 mi · 95%
I 77 North
1.87 mi · 1%
Holbert Road
1.08 mi · 1%
Boothes Creek
0.63 mi
Bridge Street
0.62 mi
Booths Creek Road
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
108.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
01h 17m from Charleston
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Montgomery

76 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

85 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Charleston

89 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Prince

95 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Monongah. Straight-line distance: 108.14 mi (174.04 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia.

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

#2 Monongah

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

Population1,160
Coordinates39.4625800, -80.2181400
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston (-81.63262, 38.34982)
End: Monongah (-80.21814, 39.46258)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.48 L · about $19.33
Round trip
$38.66
9.76 gal · 36.96 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in West Virginia · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Charleston and Monongah. The current time is 21:50:13.

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.