How far is Charleston, WV from Winfield, WV?
The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Winfield, WV is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
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
148 m · 12 sec · Dickinson Street
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Turn right onto Quarrier Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Quarrier Street
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Continue on Randolph Street
115 m · 16 sec · Randolph Street
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue South
95 m · 7 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue South
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Take the ramp straight toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
16.9 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 35: Winfield, Point Pleasant
2419 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Scott Depot
674 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Fruth-Lanham Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Fruth-Lanham Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1563 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Teays Valley Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Teays Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Winfield Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Winfield Road
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Turn right onto Valley Street
23 m · 3 sec · Valley Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Valley Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Winfield.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 64 West
Take the ramp straight toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
16.9 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Charleston and Sunny 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 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cross Lanes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Charleston and 12.6 miles from Winfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charleston and Sunny near Winfield.
Stop Ideas Near Cross Lanes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cross Lanes.
Charleston
Montgomery
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Winfield. Straight-line distance: 18.96 mi (30.52 km).
#1 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia.
| Population | 45,879 |
| Coordinates | 38.3498200, -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winfield
Winfield is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.5331400, -81.8934700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winfield (-81.89347, 38.53314)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.07 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.49 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.35 | $8.71 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
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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