How far is Charleston, WV from Winfield, WV?
The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Winfield, WV is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Winfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Winfield.
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Start on Dickinson Street
1242 ft · 41 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
138 mi · 2 hr 28 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 33: East Fairmont
845 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Bunner Ridge Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Bunner Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Reubens Run Road
37 m · 5 sec · Reubens Run Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Reubens Run Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Winfield.
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
138 mi · 02h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Charleston and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Winfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Winfield?
The road trip is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from Charleston and 70.8 miles from Winfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.81 one way or $39.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Charleston and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Winfield.
Stop Ideas Near Sutton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sutton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Winfield. Straight-line distance: 114.25 mi (183.86 km).
#1 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia.
| Population | 45,879 |
| Coordinates | 38.3498200, -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winfield
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,410 |
| Coordinates | 39.4803600, -80.0817400 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winfield (-80.08174, 39.48036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $19.81 | $39.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.15 | $44.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.89 | $47.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.12 | $56.24 |
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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