How far is Charleston, WV from South Charleston, WV?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Charleston and South Charleston is 3.85 miles (6.19 km).

Flight distance from Charleston, WV to South Charleston, WV is 3.85 miles. Estimated flight time is .

Driving distance

The driving distance from Charleston, West Virginia to South Charleston, West Virginia is: 4.31 miles (6.94 km) by car.

Driving from Charleston to South Charleston will take approximately 00 hours 08 minutes.

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#1 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia. It is located on the Kanawha River in the eastern part of the state. Charleston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the West Virginia State Capitol and the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences.

Population 45879
GPS Coordinates 38°20'59"N 81°37'57"W
Latitude 38.3498200
Longitude -81.6326200
Altitude 182
Country United States
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#2 South Charleston

City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States

Population 12036
GPS Coordinates 38°22'6"N 81°41'58"W
Latitude 38.3684300
Longitude -81.6995700
Altitude 183
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Charleston and South Charleston

The distance between Charleston and South Charleston is 7 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 04 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Charleston and South Charleston. The current time is 10:25:44.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 08 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 06 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 05 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 04 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 03 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 03 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 03 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.58 liters (0.15 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Charleston and South Charleston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Charleston to South Charleston is $0.51 (diesel $0.64).

West Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.38 $3.73 $4.07 $4.24
Total $0.51 $0.57 $0.62 $0.64

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in West Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.383 (Diesel $4.238) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Charleston and South Charleston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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