How far is Fayette, WV from Charleston, WV?
The driving distance from Fayette, WV to Charleston, WV is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Halfway Point
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City in West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayette and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayette and Charleston.
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Start on Fayette Station Road
3 mi · 9 min · Fayette Station Road
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Turn right
84 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto River George Drive
1820 ft · 1 min · River George Drive
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Continue on River George Drive
141 m · 29 sec · River George Drive
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Turn right onto Red Oak Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Red Oak Road
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Turn right
11.8 mi · 19 min
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Continue on Midland Trail
22.2 mi · 34 min · Midland Trail
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Continue on Kanawha Boulevard East
1.2 km · 1 min · Kanawha Boulevard East
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Turn left
2528 ft · 51 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
1392 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
15.1 mi · 17 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Leon Sullivan Way, Capitol Street
2329 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Leon Sullivan Way
992 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street East
657 ft · 18 sec · Washington Street East
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Turn left onto Dickinson Street
126 m · 9 sec · Dickinson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dickinson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayette and Charleston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Midland Trail
Continue on Midland Trail
22.2 mi · 00h 34m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayette to Charleston?
The road trip is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Fayette and 34.5 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayette and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Montgomery
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belle City Offices
Smithers Municipal Building
Montgomery Sanitary Plant
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montgomery.
Montgomery
Thurmond
Charleston
Prince
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayette and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 36.24 mi (58.32 km).
#1 Fayette
City in and county seat of Fayette County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 4,619 |
| Coordinates | 38.0634400, -81.0734300 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia.
| Population | 45,879 |
| Coordinates | 38.3498200, -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dickinson Street (-81.632578, 38.349779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $8.75 | $17.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.79 | $19.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.56 | $21.12 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
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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