How far is Charleston, WV from Moorefield, WV?

The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Moorefield, WV is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
216.11 mi
04h 05m
Flight
151.79 mi
244.28 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.79 mi
Kilometers
244.28 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.11 mi
Kilometers
347.8 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moorefield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 AM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Thu, Apr 23, 7:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive Moorefield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charleston
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Buckhannon
WV

City in Upshur County, West Virginia

From Charleston
108 mi
02h 02m
To Moorefield
108.2 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    97.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33, US 48, US 119: Weston, Buckhannon

    1378 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 33 West, , US 119 South

    74 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Corridor H

    40.5 mi · 47 min · Corridor H

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Parsons Road

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Parsons Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    2187 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Spruce Street

    156 m · 7 sec · Spruce Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto East Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    42 mi · 48 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 220, WV 55: Moorefield

    1336 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Winchester Avenue

    24 m · 2 sec · Winchester Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winchester Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
97.9 mi · 45%
Corridor H
40.5 mi · 19%
Parsons Road
14.7 mi · 7%
Pennsylvania Avenue
13.3 mi · 6%
East Avenue
2.09 mi · 1%
I 77 North
1.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

97.9 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.3 mi
151.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckhannon
02h 02m from Charleston
Leave By
8:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Charleston and Rain Showers Likely near Moorefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km) and usually takes 04h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Buckhannon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108 miles from Charleston and 108.2 miles from Moorefield.

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

The direct path is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.22 one way or $60.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Charleston and Rain Showers Likely near Moorefield.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Moorefield. Straight-line distance: 151.79 mi (244.28 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia.

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

#2 Moorefield

Town in Hardy County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population2,391
Coordinates39.0623300, -78.9694700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston (-81.63262, 38.34982)
End: Moorefield (-78.96947, 39.06233)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.63 gal
28.87 L · about $30.22
Round trip
$60.44
15.26 gal · 57.74 L
Estimated CO2
67.8 kg one way
Round trip: 135.6 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.22 $60.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.79 $67.59
Premium $4.78 $36.46 $72.91
Diesel $5.62 $42.91 $85.82

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Charleston and Moorefield. The current time is 23:02:55.

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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.