How far is Charleston, WV from Teays Valley, WV?

The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Teays Valley, WV is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
20.35 mi
00h 25m
Flight
17.5 mi
28.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.5 mi
Kilometers
28.16 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.35 mi
Kilometers
32.75 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Teays Valley
Fri, May 1, 8:20 PM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Fri, May 1, 8:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-05-01T19:55
Arrive Teays Valley
Fri, May 1, 8:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 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
Cross Lanes
WV

Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia

From Charleston
10.2 mi
00h 12m
To Teays Valley
10.2 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Teays Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on Dickinson Street

    148 m · 12 sec · Dickinson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Quarrier Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Quarrier Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Randolph Street

    115 m · 16 sec · Randolph Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue South

    95 m · 7 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

    16.9 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 35: Winfield, Point Pleasant

    2419 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Scott Depot

    674 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Fruth-Lanham Highway

    1973 ft · 45 sec · Fruth-Lanham Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto County Route 33

    1.5 mi · 2 min · County Route 33

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Route 33

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
16.9 mi · 83%
County Route 33
1.51 mi · 7%
Quarrier Street
0.77 mi · 4%
US 35
0.46 mi · 2%
Fruth-Lanham Highway
0.37 mi · 2%
Scott Depot
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Take the ramp straight toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

16.9 mi · 00h 19m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
17.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cross Lanes
00h 12m from Charleston
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Charleston and Partly Sunny near Teays Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Teays Valley?

The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Cross Lanes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Charleston and 10.2 miles from Teays Valley.

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

The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Charleston and Partly Sunny near Teays Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Cross Lanes

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 Cross Lanes and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Park
Scenic stop 3.3 mi away

City Park

Dunbar , WV
1300 City Park Rd, Dunbar, WV 25064
Rating 4.2/5 108 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Meeting point 8.4 mi away

Kanawha County Magistrate Court

Charleston , WV
111 Court St, Charleston, WV 25301
Rating 2.1/5 30 reviews Magistrates' court,County government office
Charleston Sanitary Board
Nearby stop 5.8 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 10.2 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 Cross Lanes.

RAIL

Charleston

15 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

49 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Huntington

57 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

74 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Teays Valley. Straight-line distance: 17.5 mi (28.16 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia.

Population45,879
Coordinates38.3498200, -81.6326200
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
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#2 Teays Valley

Census designated place

Population13,175
Coordinates38.4500900, -81.9293000
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston (-81.63262, 38.34982)
End: Teays Valley (-81.9293, 38.45009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.72 L · about $2.85
Round trip
$5.70
1.44 gal · 5.44 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.85 $5.70
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.19 $6.38
Premium $4.78 $3.44 $6.88
Diesel $5.62 $4.05 $8.10

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Charleston and Teays Valley. The current time is 19:55:00.

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.