How far is Grafton, WV from Charleston, WV?
The driving distance from Grafton, WV to Charleston, WV is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.6 miles (178 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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 15m.
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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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grafton and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grafton and Charleston.
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Start on Saint John Street
10 m · 4 sec · Saint John Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2909 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Webster Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Webster Road
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Turn right onto Trap Springs Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Trap Springs Road
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Turn straight onto George Washington Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · George Washington Highway
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Turn slight left
11.3 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto I 79 South
1080 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
118.5 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Merge slight right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Leon Sullivan Way, Capitol Street
958 ft · 23 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 · 11 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 Grafton and Charleston.
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
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
119 mi · 02h 07m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grafton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grafton to Charleston?
The road trip is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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 69.9 miles from Grafton and 71.7 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.6 miles (178 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 1:58 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 Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grafton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charleston.
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 Grafton and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 110.59 mi (177.97 km).
#1 Grafton
Town in West Virginia
| Population | 4,968 |
| Coordinates | 39.3409200, -80.0189700 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| 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: 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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