How far is Charleston, WV from Pea Ridge, WV?
The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Pea Ridge, WV is about 43.5 miles (70 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Pea Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Pea Ridge.
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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
39.5 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 2, WV 193: Barboursville
1629 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Big Ben Bowen Highway
1691 ft · 45 sec · Big Ben Bowen Highway
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Turn right onto Midland Trail
1.9 mi · 3 min · Midland Trail
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Turn right onto East Pea Ridge Road
1969 ft · 57 sec · East Pea Ridge Road
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Turn right
147 m · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Pea Ridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 West
Take the ramp straight toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
39.5 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Pea Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Pea Ridge?
The road trip is about 43.5 miles (70 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Teays Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Charleston and 21.8 miles from Pea Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.06 one way or $12.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Pea Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Teays Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
St Albans Municipal Utility
Dunbar Senior Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Teays Valley.
Charleston
Huntington
Montgomery
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Pea Ridge. Straight-line distance: 37.49 mi (60.33 km).
#1 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia.
| Population | 45,879 |
| Coordinates | 38.3498200, -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pea Ridge
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 6,650 |
| Coordinates | 38.4139700, -82.3198700 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pea Ridge (-82.31987, 38.41397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.78 | $13.55 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.60 | $17.21 |
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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