How far is Lubeck, WV from Charleston, WV?

The driving distance from Lubeck, WV to Charleston, WV is about 74.6 miles (120 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.55 mi
01h 15m
Flight
61.19 mi
98.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.19 mi
Kilometers
98.47 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.55 mi
Kilometers
119.97 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Tue, Nov 10, 7:15 AM EST
Return by in Lubeck
Tue, Nov 10, 8:30 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubeck
2026-11-10T05:59
Arrive Charleston
Tue, Nov 10, 7:15 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lubeck
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Ripley
WV

Town in West Virginia

From Lubeck
40.6 mi
00h 37m
To Charleston
33.9 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 12:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lubeck and Charleston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubeck and Charleston.

  1. 1

    Start on Harris Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Harris Highway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1847 ft · 45 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Corridor D

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Corridor D

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Corridor D

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 14

    1393 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Division Street

    861 ft · 26 sec · Division Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Camden Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Camden Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on West Virginia Route 95

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 77, WV 2: Charleston

    1165 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    72.5 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Leon Sullivan Way, Capitol Street

    958 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Leon Sullivan Way

    992 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Washington Street East

    657 ft · 18 sec · Washington Street East

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Dickinson Street

    126 m · 9 sec · Dickinson Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dickinson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubeck and Charleston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77
72.7 mi · 98%
Corridor D
2.88 mi · 4%
Harris Highway
1.98 mi · 3%
West Virginia Route 95
1.93 mi · 3%
Camden Avenue
0.82 mi · 1%
Leon Sullivan Way
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I 77

Merge slight left

72.5 mi · 01h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
61.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ripley
00h 37m from Lubeck
Leave By
4:00 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Lubeck and Sunny near Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lubeck to Charleston?

The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Ripley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Lubeck and 33.9 miles from Charleston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.70 one way or $21.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lubeck and Sunny near Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Ripley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ripley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ripley.

RAIL

Charleston

52 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

78 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Montgomery

79 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

89 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubeck and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 61.19 mi (98.47 km).

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#1 Lubeck

Lubeck is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2353500, -81.6312400
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Charleston

#2 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia.

Population45,879
Coordinates38.3498200, -81.6326200
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Harris Highway (-81.631216, 39.235388)
End: Dickinson Street (-81.632578, 38.349779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.96 L · about $10.70
Round trip
$21.40
5.26 gal · 19.92 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $10.70 $21.40
Mid-grade $4.49 $11.81 $23.62
Premium $4.95 $13.01 $26.02
Diesel $6.33 $16.64 $33.29

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in West Virginia · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubeck and Charleston. The current time is 05:59:57.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.