How far is Charleston, WV from Shinnston, WV?
The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Shinnston, WV is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Shinnston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Shinnston.
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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
120.5 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 24
1427 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Johnson Avenue
1644 ft · 44 sec · Johnson Avenue
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Continue on Meadowbrook Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Meadowbrook Road
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Turn right onto Shinnston Pike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Shinnston Pike
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Turn slight right onto South Pike Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Pike Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
36 m · 3 sec · Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Shinnston.
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
120 mi · 02h 09m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Charleston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Shinnston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Shinnston?
The road trip is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Charleston and 65.9 miles from Shinnston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.42 one way or $36.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Charleston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Shinnston.
Stop Ideas Near Sutton
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 Sutton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Shinnston. Straight-line distance: 101.78 mi (163.8 km).
#1 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia.
| Population | 45,879 |
| Coordinates | 38.3498200, -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shinnston
City in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,096 |
| Coordinates | 39.3956400, -80.3000900 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shinnston (-80.30009, 39.39564)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $18.42 | $36.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.59 | $41.19 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.22 | $44.44 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.15 | $52.30 |
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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