How far is Charleston, WV from Nitro, WV?
The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Nitro, WV is about 14.3 miles (23 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in East Lothian, Scotland
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Nitro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Nitro.
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Start on Dickinson Street
148 m · 12 sec · Dickinson Street
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Turn right onto Quarrier Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Quarrier Street
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Continue on Randolph Street
115 m · 16 sec · Randolph Street
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue South
95 m · 7 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue South
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Take the ramp straight toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 25: Institute
1978 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 25: Institute
141 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight
981 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight right onto 2nd Avenue
22 m · 3 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Nitro.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 64 West
Take the ramp straight toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
7.93 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Charleston and Sunny near Nitro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Nitro?
The road trip is about 14.3 miles (23 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dunbar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Charleston and 7.1 miles from Nitro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.98 one way or $3.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charleston and Sunny near Nitro.
Stop Ideas Near Dunbar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dunbar.
Charleston
Montgomery
Huntington
Thurmond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Nitro. Straight-line distance: 12.3 mi (19.79 km).
#1 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia.
| Population | 45,879 |
| Coordinates | 38.3498200, -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nitro
Human settlement in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 6,285 |
| Coordinates | 38.4148100, -81.8440200 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nitro (-81.84402, 38.41481)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
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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