How far is Charleston, WV from White Sulphur Springs, WV?

The driving distance from Charleston, WV to White Sulphur Springs, WV is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.63 mi
02h 19m
Flight
82.06 mi
132.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.06 mi
Kilometers
132.07 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.63 mi
Kilometers
194.13 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Sulphur Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 9:01 AM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Sat, Apr 18, 11:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-04-18T06:41
Arrive White Sulphur Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 9:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
Crab Orchard
WV

City in Lincoln County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Charleston
60.3 mi
01h 09m
To White Sulphur Springs
60.3 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and White Sulphur Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Dickinson Street

    11 m · 4 sec · Dickinson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lee Street East

    1333 ft · 32 sec · Lee Street East

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Brooks Street

    981 ft · 19 sec · Brooks Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 64, I 77, I 79

    1117 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East, I 77 South: Beckley

    1069 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    59.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Lewisburg

    56.3 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward White Sulphur Springs, Caldwell

    1451 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Harts Run Road

    803 ft · 19 sec · Harts Run Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and White Sulphur 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
116 mi · 96%
Lee Street East
0.25 mi
I 64
0.21 mi
Brooks Street
0.19 mi
Harts Run Road
0.15 mi
Dickinson Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

59.1 mi · 01h 10m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.5 mi
82.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crab Orchard
01h 09m from Charleston
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Charleston and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near White Sulphur Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charleston to White Sulphur Springs?

The road trip is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Crab Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Charleston and 60.3 miles from White Sulphur Springs.

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

The direct path is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.87 one way or $33.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Charleston and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near White Sulphur Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Crab Orchard

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

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

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Prince

20 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25
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Thurmond

28 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Hinton

31 mi away
Front St. and Fifth Ave.
RAIL

Montgomery

50 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and White Sulphur Springs. Straight-line distance: 82.06 mi (132.07 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia.

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

#2 White Sulphur Springs

City in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States

Population2,325
Coordinates37.7965100, -80.2975700
Altitude566
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston (-81.63262, 38.34982)
End: White Sulphur Springs (-80.29757, 37.79651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.11 L · about $16.87
Round trip
$33.75
8.52 gal · 32.22 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.87 $33.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.87 $37.74
Premium $4.78 $20.35 $40.71
Diesel $5.62 $23.96 $47.92

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Charleston and White Sulphur Springs. The current time is 06:41:53.

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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.