How far is Charleston, WV from Rainelle, WV?
The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Rainelle, WV is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.7 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.
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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 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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Rainelle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Rainelle.
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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
15.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60, WV 61: Chelyan, Cedar Grove
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto US 60: Cedar Grove, Montgomery
2554 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Kanawha Boulevard East
1326 ft · 22 sec · Kanawha Boulevard East
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Continue on East Dupont Avenue
26.9 mi · 41 min · East Dupont Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Midland Trail
2.9 mi · 4 min · Midland Trail
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Continue on West Main Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Midland Trail
26.2 mi · 38 min · Midland Trail
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Turn right onto Maryland Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · Maryland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maryland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Rainelle.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Dupont Avenue
Continue on East Dupont Avenue
26.9 mi · 00h 41m
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 leaving Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Rainelle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Rainelle?
The road trip is about 76.4 miles (122.9 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?
Gauley Bridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Charleston and 38.2 miles from Rainelle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 $10.66 one way or $21.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Rainelle.
Stop Ideas Near Gauley Bridge
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 Gauley Bridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Rainelle. Straight-line distance: 53.9 mi (86.74 km).
#1 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia.
| Population | 45,879 |
| Coordinates | 38.3498200, -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rainelle
City in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,516 |
| Coordinates | 37.9687300, -80.7670300 |
| Altitude | 733 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rainelle (-80.76703, 37.96873)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.66 | $21.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.91 | $23.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.85 | $25.71 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.13 | $30.26 |
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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