How far is Charleston, WV from Petersburg, WV?
The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Petersburg, WV is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in West Virginia
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Petersburg.
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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
97.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33, US 48, US 119: Weston, Buckhannon
1378 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 33 West, , US 119 South
74 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Corridor H
34.8 mi · 41 min · Corridor H
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Take the exit slight right
1314 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike
2840 ft · 37 sec · Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike
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Continue on North Randolph Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Randolph Avenue
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Continue on Randolph Avenue
566 ft · 22 sec · Randolph Avenue
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Turn right onto Davis Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Davis Avenue
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Turn left onto 11th Street
2248 ft · 1 min · 11th Street
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Continue on Allegheny Highway
22.4 mi · 30 min · Allegheny Highway
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Keep slight right
12.3 mi · 18 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
22.1 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto Virginia Avenue
21 m · 1 sec · Virginia Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Virginia Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Petersburg.
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
97.9 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Charleston and Chance Rain Showers near Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Petersburg?
The road trip is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.7 miles from Charleston and 97.9 miles from Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.1 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 9:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.33 one way or $54.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Charleston and Chance Rain Showers near Petersburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 142.42 mi (229.21 km).
#1 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia.
| Population | 45,879 |
| Coordinates | 38.3498200, -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Petersburg
City in West Virginia
| Population | 2,683 |
| Coordinates | 38.9926100, -79.1239200 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Petersburg (-79.12392, 38.99261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $27.33 | $54.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.56 | $61.12 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.97 | $65.94 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.81 | $77.61 |
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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