How far is Charleston, WV from Sissonville, WV?

The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Sissonville, WV is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.19 mi
00h 19m
Flight
12.32 mi
19.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.32 mi
Kilometers
19.83 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.19 mi
Kilometers
24.44 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sissonville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-04-23T01:51
Arrive Sissonville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Charleston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
South Charleston
WV

City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States

From Charleston
7.6 mi
00h 09m
To Sissonville
7.6 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Sissonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Sissonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Dickinson Street

    1242 ft · 39 sec · Dickinson Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Christopher Street

    81 m · 14 sec · Christopher Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Capitol Street

    95 m · 18 sec · Capitol Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Smith Street

    554 ft · 19 sec · Smith Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    965 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    551 ft · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 622: Sissonville, Pocatalic

    1062 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sissonville Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Sissonville Drive

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sissonville Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Sissonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
12.6 mi · 83%
Sissonville Drive
1.64 mi · 11%
Dickinson Street
0.24 mi · 2%
Smith Street
0.21 mi · 1%
WV 622
0.2 mi · 1%
Capitol Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

10.7 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
12.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Charleston
00h 09m from Charleston
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Charleston and Sunny near Sissonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Sissonville?

The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Charleston and 7.6 miles from Sissonville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charleston and Sunny near Sissonville.

Stop Ideas Near South Charleston

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Charleston and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Park
Scenic stop 7.6 mi away

City Park

Dunbar , WV
1300 City Park Rd, Dunbar, WV 25064
Rating 4.2/5 108 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11 mi away

St Albans Municipal Utility

Saint Albans , WV
1499 MacCorkle Ave, St Albans, WV 25177
Rating 2.6/5 9 reviews Government office,Water utility company
Charleston Sanitary Board
Nearby stop 5 mi away

Charleston Sanitary Board

Charleston , WV
208 26th St W, Charleston, WV 25387
Rating 3.1/5 112 reviews Water utility company
Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 6.7 mi away

Parks and Recreation

Charleston , WV
1900 Kanawha Blvd E Unit 3, Charleston, WV 25305
Rating 4.6/5 12 reviews State government office,Recreation center,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Charleston.

RAIL

Charleston

5 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

39 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Huntington

65 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Thurmond

71 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Sissonville. Straight-line distance: 12.32 mi (19.83 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia.

Population45,879
Coordinates38.3498200, -81.6326200
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Sissonville

#2 Sissonville

Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia

Population4,028
Coordinates38.5281500, -81.6309600
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston (-81.63262, 38.34982)
End: Sissonville (-81.63096, 38.52815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.03 L · about $2.14
Round trip
$4.28
1.08 gal · 4.06 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.14 $4.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.39 $4.78
Premium $4.78 $2.58 $5.16
Diesel $5.62 $3.04 $6.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Charleston and Sissonville. The current time is 01:51:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.