How far is Charleston, WV from Wiley Ford, WV?

The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Wiley Ford, WV is about 228.7 miles (368 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
228.66 mi
04h 11m
Flight
176.6 mi
284.21 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.6 mi
Kilometers
284.21 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.66 mi
Kilometers
367.99 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wiley Ford
Mon, Jun 1, 9:04 PM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Tue, Jun 2, 1:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-06-01T16:53
Arrive Wiley Ford
Mon, Jun 1, 9:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charleston
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lost Creek
WV

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

From Charleston
114.2 mi
02h 05m
To Wiley Ford
114.4 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
74°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Wiley Ford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Wiley Ford.

  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

    148 mi · 2 hr 39 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    75 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 51: Airport

    907 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Industrial Boulevard

    733 ft · 14 sec · Industrial Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1141 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2584 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cumberland Street

    37 m · 10 sec · Cumberland Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Clearview Avenue

    14 m · 2 sec · Clearview Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clearview Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Wiley Ford.

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
148 mi · 65%
I 68 East
75.4 mi · 33%
Industrial Boulevard
2.48 mi · 1%
I 77 North
1.87 mi · 1%
Dickinson Street
0.24 mi
Smith Street
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

148 mi · 02h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.1 mi
176.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lost Creek
02h 05m from Charleston
Leave By
8:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Wiley Ford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Wiley Ford?

The road trip is about 228.7 miles (368 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Lost Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.2 miles from Charleston and 114.4 miles from Wiley Ford.

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

The direct path is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 8:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.97 one way or $63.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Wiley Ford.

Stop Ideas Near Lost Creek

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 Lost Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Shinnston City Parks & Rec

Shinnston , WV
Shinnston, WV 26431, United States
Rating 3.5/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.2 mi away

Clarksburg Parks & Recreation

Clarksburg , WV
222 W Main St, Clarksburg, WV 26301
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Benedum Civic Center
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

Benedum Civic Center

Bridgeport , WV
164 W Main St, Bridgeport, WV 26330
Rating 4.0/5 3 reviews Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lost Creek.

RAIL

Connellsville station

115 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Wiley Ford. Straight-line distance: 176.6 mi (284.21 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia.

Population45,879
Coordinates38.3498200, -81.6326200
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Wiley Ford

#2 Wiley Ford

Census-designated place in Mineral County, West Virginia

Population1,026
Coordinates39.6145300, -78.7750200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston (-81.63262, 38.34982)
End: Wiley Ford (-78.77502, 39.61453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.07 gal
30.54 L · about $31.97
Round trip
$63.93
16.14 gal · 61.08 L
Estimated CO2
71.7 kg one way
Round trip: 143.4 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.97 $63.93
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.74 $71.48
Premium $4.78 $38.56 $77.12
Diesel $5.62 $45.39 $90.77

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Charleston and Wiley Ford. The current time is 16:53:03.

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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.