How far is Madison, WV from Chesapeake, WV?
The driving distance from Madison, WV to Chesapeake, WV is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Boone County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Chesapeake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Chesapeake.
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Start on State Street
1472 ft · 25 sec · State Street
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Turn straight onto Smoot Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Smoot Avenue
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Turn left
2955 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Daniel Boone Parkway
13.6 mi · 24 min · Daniel Boone Parkway
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Turn slight left
10.1 mi · 18 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maccorkle Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Maccorkle Avenue
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Turn left onto 125th Street
2 m · 1 sec · 125th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 125th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Chesapeake.
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.
Daniel Boone Parkway
Turn right onto Daniel Boone Parkway
13.6 mi · 00h 24m
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 leaving Madison and Mostly Sunny near Chesapeake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Chesapeake?
The road trip is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Madison and 14.2 miles from Chesapeake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Madison and Mostly Sunny near Chesapeake.
Stop Ideas Near Danville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parks and Recreation
Danville Town Offices
Kanawha City Community Center
Belle City Offices
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Danville.
Charleston
Montgomery
Huntington
Thurmond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 18.8 mi (30.25 km).
#1 Madison
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,616 |
| Coordinates | 38.0670500, -81.8192900 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chesapeake
Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,393 |
| Coordinates | 38.2234400, -81.5362300 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesapeake (-81.53623, 38.22344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.62 | $11.25 |
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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