How far is Charleston, WV from Princeton, WV?
The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Princeton, WV is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
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 Fayette County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Princeton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Princeton.
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Start on Dickinson Street
11 m · 4 sec · Dickinson Street
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Turn right onto Lee Street East
1333 ft · 32 sec · Lee Street East
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Turn left onto Brooks Street
981 ft · 19 sec · Brooks Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 64, I 77, I 79
1117 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East, I 77 South: Beckley
1069 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
90.6 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 460: Princeton, Pearisburg VA
2374 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Big Laurel Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Big Laurel Highway
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Turn right onto Princeton-Ingleside Road
113 m · 8 sec · Princeton-Ingleside Road
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Continue on Ingleside Road
2486 ft · 52 sec · Ingleside Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1387 ft · 28 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Walker Street
26 m · 2 sec · North Walker Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Walker Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Princeton.
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 East
Merge slight left
90.6 mi · 01h 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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Princeton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Princeton?
The road trip is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Pax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Charleston and 47.7 miles from Princeton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.35 one way or $26.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Princeton.
Stop Ideas Near Pax
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 Pax.
Thurmond
Prince
Montgomery
Hinton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Princeton. Straight-line distance: 73.86 mi (118.86 km).
#1 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia.
| Population | 45,879 |
| Coordinates | 38.3498200, -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Princeton
City in Mercer County, Missouri
| Population | 5,599 |
| Coordinates | 37.3662300, -81.1025900 |
| Altitude | 743 |
| Country | United States |
End: Princeton (-81.10259, 37.36623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.35 | $26.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.93 | $29.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.10 | $32.20 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.95 | $37.91 |
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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