How far is Charleston, WV from Star City, WV?
The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Star City, WV is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Star City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Star City.
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Start on Dickinson Street
1242 ft · 39 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
154 mi · 2 hr 45 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Virginia University
994 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Star City, WVU, Osage
831 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Chaplin Hill Road
2173 ft · 45 sec · Chaplin Hill Road
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Continue on Monongahela Boulevard
3260 ft · 1 min · Monongahela Boulevard
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Turn left onto Boyers Avenue
740 ft · 46 sec · Boyers Avenue
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Turn right onto University Avenue
779 ft · 29 sec · University Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Star City.
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
154 mi · 02h 45m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Charleston and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Star City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Star City?
The road trip is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Burnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.1 miles from Charleston and 79.2 miles from Star City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.10 one way or $44.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Charleston and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Star City.
Stop Ideas Near Burnsville
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 Burnsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Star City. Straight-line distance: 126.44 mi (203.48 km).
#1 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia.
| Population | 45,879 |
| Coordinates | 38.3498200, -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Star City
City in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,984 |
| Coordinates | 39.6584100, -79.9864500 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Star City (-79.98645, 39.65841)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $22.10 | $44.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.71 | $49.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.66 | $53.32 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.38 | $62.76 |
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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