How far is Charleston, WV from Sistersville, WV?

The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Sistersville, WV is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.44 mi
02h 06m
Flight
90.61 mi
145.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.61 mi
Kilometers
145.83 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.44 mi
Kilometers
182.56 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sistersville
Fri, Apr 17, 4:20 AM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Fri, Apr 17, 6:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-04-17T02:14
Arrive Sistersville
Fri, Apr 17, 4:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charleston
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Ravenswood
WV

City in West Virginia

From Charleston
56.7 mi
01h 03m
To Sistersville
56.7 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    41 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  13. 13

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.8 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Diamond Street

    95 m · 9 sec · Diamond Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Diamond Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
78.7 mi · 69%
2nd Street
16.8 mi · 15%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 10%
Emerson Avenue
5 mi · 4%
WV 2 North
0.4 mi
Dickinson Street
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

76.9 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
90.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ravenswood
01h 03m from Charleston
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Charleston and Chance Rain Showers near Sistersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Ravenswood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Charleston and 56.7 miles from Sistersville.

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

The direct path is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.84 one way or $31.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Charleston and Chance Rain Showers near Sistersville.

Stop Ideas Near Ravenswood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ravenswood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ravenswood.

RAIL

Charleston

67 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

84 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

92 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Montgomery

93 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Sistersville. Straight-line distance: 90.61 mi (145.83 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia.

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

#2 Sistersville

City in Tyler County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,267
Coordinates39.5642400, -80.9959400
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston (-81.63262, 38.34982)
End: Sistersville (-80.99594, 39.56424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.15 L · about $15.84
Round trip
$31.69
8 gal · 30.3 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.84 $31.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.72 $35.43
Premium $4.78 $19.11 $38.22
Diesel $5.62 $22.50 $44.99

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Charleston and Sistersville. The current time is 02:14:02.

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.