How far is Charleston, WV from Ranson, WV?
The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Ranson, WV is about 293.1 miles (471.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.3 miles (343.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 31m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.
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.
Town in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Ranson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Ranson.
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Start on Dickinson Street
1242 ft · 41 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
40.5 mi · 47 min · Corridor H
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Turn right onto Parsons Road
14.7 mi · 17 min · Parsons Road
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Turn right onto 1st Street
2187 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
13.3 mi · 15 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Spruce Street
156 m · 7 sec · Spruce Street
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Turn slight right onto East Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Avenue
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Turn left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Wardensville Pike
5.4 mi · 6 min · Wardensville Pike
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Continue on John Marshall Highway
4.9 mi · 6 min · John Marshall Highway
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Turn sharp left onto Middle Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · Middle Road
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Turn right onto Marlboro Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Marlboro Road
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Continue on Fairfax Street
1 km · 2 min · Fairfax Street
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Continue on Fairfax Pike
109 m · 18 sec · Fairfax Pike
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Take the ramp left
1284 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 7: Winchester, Berryville
1055 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
95 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Berryville Pike
3.5 mi · 5 min · Berryville Pike
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Continue on Harry Byrd Highway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Harry Byrd Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 340: Berryville, Charles Town
837 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Lord Fairfax Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Lord Fairfax Highway
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Continue on Berryville Pike
5.4 mi · 8 min · Berryville Pike
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Turn left onto Augustine Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Augustine Avenue
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Continue on South West Street
643 ft · 26 sec · South West Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
1152 ft · 27 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North George Street
1209 ft · 22 sec · North George Street
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Continue on South Fairfax Boulevard
1127 ft · 38 sec · South Fairfax Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout toward Lancaster Circle
138 m · 8 sec · Lancaster Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lancaster Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Ranson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Charleston and Chance Rain Showers near Ranson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Ranson?
The road trip is about 293.1 miles (471.7 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?
Montrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.5 miles from Charleston and 146.7 miles from Ranson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.3 miles (343.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.8 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 5:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.96 one way or $81.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Charleston and Chance Rain Showers near Ranson.
Stop Ideas Near Montrose
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 Montrose.
Grantsville, MD
Frostburg, MD
Connellsville station
Cumberland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Ranson. Straight-line distance: 213.27 mi (343.23 km).
#1 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia.
| Population | 45,879 |
| Coordinates | 38.3498200, -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ranson
City in West Virginia
| Population | 4,941 |
| Coordinates | 39.2951000, -77.8605500 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ranson (-77.86055, 39.2951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 472 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
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 | $40.96 | $81.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $45.80 | $91.59 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $49.40 | $98.81 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $58.15 | $116.30 |
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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