How far is Charleston, WV from Oak Hill, WV?
The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Oak Hill, WV is about 81 miles (130.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
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.
Human settlement in Clay County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Oak Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Oak Hill.
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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
39.7 mi · 43 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 16: Big Otter
1024 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WV 16 North: Grantsville
25 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Big Otter Highway
19.1 mi · 28 min · Big Otter Highway
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Keep slight right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Mill Stone Road
11.3 mi · 17 min · Mill Stone Road
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Turn right onto Market Street
2550 ft · 51 sec · Market Street
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Continue on Little Kanawha Parkway
3.9 mi · 7 min · Little Kanawha Parkway
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Turn left onto Wright Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Wright Road
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Continue on Wright Road
2881 ft · 2 min · Wright Road
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Continue on Wright Road
12 m · 2 sec · Wright Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wright Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Oak Hill.
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
39.7 mi · 00h 43m
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 Areas Of Fog near Oak Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Oak Hill?
The road trip is about 81 miles (130.4 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Clay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Charleston and 40.9 miles from Oak Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.33 one way or $22.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charleston and Areas Of Fog near Oak Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Clay
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 Clay.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Oak Hill. Straight-line distance: 51.6 mi (83.05 km).
#1 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia.
| Population | 45,879 |
| Coordinates | 38.3498200, -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oak Hill
City in West Virginia
| Population | 8,028 |
| Coordinates | 38.9223100, -81.0184400 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Route 35/21 (-81.0184, 38.922229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.33 | $22.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.67 | $25.33 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.08 | $32.17 |
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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