How far is Charleston, WV from Morgantown, WV?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Charleston and Morgantown is 126.19 miles (203.09 km).
Flight distance from Charleston, WV to Morgantown, WV is 126.19 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Charleston to Morgantown with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Charleston, West Virginia to Morgantown, West Virginia is: 156.89 miles (252.48 km) by car.
Driving from Charleston to Morgantown will take approximately 02 hours 22 minutes.
#1 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia. It is located on the Kanawha River in the eastern part of the state. Charleston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the West Virginia State Capitol and the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences.
| Population | 45879 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°20'59"N 81°37'57"W |
| Latitude | 38.3498200 |
| Longitude | -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Morgantown
City in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 30847 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°37'46"N 79°57'21"W |
| Latitude | 39.6295300 |
| Longitude | -79.9559000 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Morgantown: High Street (-79.956076,39.629623)
Estimated Travel Time Between Charleston and Morgantown
The distance between Charleston and Morgantown is 252 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 48 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Charleston and Morgantown. The current time is 19:59:58.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 13 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 55 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 08 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 36 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 57 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.96 liters (5.54 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Charleston and Morgantown.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Charleston to Morgantown is $18.73 (diesel $23.46).
West Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.38 | $3.73 | $4.07 | $4.24 |
| Total | $18.73 | $20.64 | $22.54 | $23.46 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in West Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.383 (Diesel $4.238) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Charleston and Morgantown (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
