How far is Lewisburg, WV from Charleston, WV?
The driving distance from Lewisburg, WV to Charleston, WV is about 112.3 miles (180.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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 01h 52m.
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.
City in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewisburg and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewisburg and Charleston.
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Start on West Washington Street
22 m · 9 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Jefferson Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Jefferson Street
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Take the ramp left
1353 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
49 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 77 North: Charleston
2342 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
60.1 mi · 1 hr 11 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 Lewisburg 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.
West Virginia Turnpike
Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
60.1 mi · 01h 11m
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 Cloudy leaving Lewisburg and Sunny near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewisburg to Charleston?
The road trip is about 112.3 miles (180.7 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Mabscott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56 miles from Lewisburg and 56.2 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lewisburg and Sunny near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Mabscott
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 Mabscott.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewisburg and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 74.84 mi (120.45 km).
#1 Lewisburg
City in West Virginia
| Population | 3,766 |
| Coordinates | 37.8017900, -80.4456300 |
| Altitude | 634 |
| 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: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $15.69 | $31.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.54 | $35.08 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.92 | $37.84 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.27 | $44.54 |
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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