How far is Charleston, WV from Webster Springs, WV?

The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Webster Springs, WV is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
102.8 mi
02h 09m
Flight
66.6 mi
107.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.6 mi
Kilometers
107.19 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.8 mi
Kilometers
165.44 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Webster Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 4:22 AM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Fri, Apr 17, 6:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-04-17T02:12
Arrive Webster Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 4:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
Gassaway
WV

Human settlement in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Charleston
51.4 mi
01h 04m
To Webster Springs
51.4 mi
01h 04m

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
72°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Webster Springs.

  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 right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    66.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19, WV 15: Flatwoods

    1162 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Scott Fork Road

    69 m · 6 sec · Scott Fork Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Sutton Lane

    628 ft · 16 sec · Sutton Lane

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Day's Drive

    160 m · 24 sec · Day's Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Day's Drive

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Day's Drive

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Airport Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Airport Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Kanawha Run Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Kanawha Run Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Guardian Drive

    9.7 mi · 14 min · Guardian Drive

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    9.3 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    131 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Baker Street

    43 m · 8 sec · Baker Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    15 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
66.6 mi · 65%
Guardian Drive
9.7 mi · 9%
Kanawha Run Road
6.57 mi · 6%
Airport Road
6.3 mi · 6%
I 77 North
1.87 mi · 2%
Day's Drive
1.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

66.6 mi · 01h 11m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
66.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gassaway
01h 04m from Charleston
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Charleston and Chance Rain Showers near Webster Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Webster Springs?

The road trip is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Gassaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Charleston and 51.4 miles from Webster Springs.

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

The direct path is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.38 one way or $28.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gassaway

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gassaway, 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 Gassaway.

RAIL

Montgomery

73 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Charleston

84 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Thurmond

84 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

94 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Webster Springs. Straight-line distance: 66.6 mi (107.19 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia.

Population45,879
Coordinates38.3498200, -81.6326200
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Webster Springs

#2 Webster Springs

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

Population1,009
Coordinates38.4792700, -80.4134200
Altitude445
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston (-81.63262, 38.34982)
End: Webster Springs (-80.41342, 38.47927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.63 gal
13.73 L · about $14.38
Round trip
$28.76
7.26 gal · 27.46 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.5 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.38 $28.76
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.08 $32.15
Premium $4.78 $17.34 $34.69
Diesel $5.62 $20.42 $40.83

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 Webster Springs. The current time is 02:12:56.

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.