How far is Charleston, WV from Terra Alta, WV?
The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Terra Alta, WV is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Terra Alta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Terra Alta.
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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
144.8 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 77
1366 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Goshen Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Goshen Road
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Turn right onto Grafton Road
5.1 mi · 6 min · Grafton Road
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Turn left onto Gladesville Road
4 mi · 7 min · Gladesville Road
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Continue on Flat Rocks Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Flat Rocks Road
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Continue on Gladesville Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gladesville Road
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Turn left onto North Mountaineer Highway
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Mountaineer Highway
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Turn sharp right onto Kingwood Pike
1634 ft · 27 sec · Kingwood Pike
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Morgantown Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · Morgantown Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
9.3 mi · 14 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · State Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
8 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Terra Alta.
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
145 mi · 02h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Charleston and Sunny near Terra Alta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Terra Alta?
The road trip is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km) and usually takes 03h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.4 miles from Charleston and 91.5 miles from Terra Alta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.65 one way or $47.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charleston and Sunny near Terra Alta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Terra Alta. Straight-line distance: 135.33 mi (217.8 km).
#1 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia.
| Population | 45,879 |
| Coordinates | 38.3498200, -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Terra Alta
City in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,504 |
| Coordinates | 39.4456500, -79.5464400 |
| Altitude | 787 |
| Country | United States |
End: Terra Alta (-79.54644, 39.44565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $23.65 | $47.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.44 | $52.88 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.52 | $57.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.58 | $67.15 |
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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