How far is Mallory, WV from Charleston, WV?

The driving distance from Mallory, WV to Charleston, WV is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.84 mi
01h 25m
Flight
44.22 mi
71.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.22 mi
Kilometers
71.16 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.84 mi
Kilometers
118.83 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Sat, May 30, 10:11 AM EDT
Return by in Mallory
Sat, May 30, 11:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mallory
2026-05-30T08:46
Arrive Charleston
Sat, May 30, 10:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mallory
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Madison
WV

City in West Virginia, United States

From Mallory
36.4 mi
00h 42m
To Charleston
37.5 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph E
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clean Eagle Road

    10 m · 7 sec · Clean Eagle Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Huff Creek Highway

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Huff Creek Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Logan Boulevard

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Logan Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3218 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 119 North: Charleston

    1271 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    52.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    50 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto MacCorkle Avenue Southeast

    1236 ft · 21 sec · MacCorkle Avenue Southeast

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Thayer Street

    106 m · 15 sec · Thayer Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ferry Street

    2189 ft · 44 sec · Ferry Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Side Bridge

    1125 ft · 19 sec · South Side Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Dickinson Street

    969 ft · 20 sec · Dickinson Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dickinson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mallory 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 119 North
53 mi · 72%
Huff Creek Highway
9.07 mi · 12%
Logan Boulevard
7.43 mi · 10%
Ferry Street
0.41 mi · 1%
MacCorkle Avenue Southeast
0.23 mi
South Side Bridge
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

US 119 North

Merge slight left

52.7 mi · 01h 01m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
44.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
00h 42m from Mallory
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mallory and Mostly Sunny near Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Mallory and 37.5 miles from Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.30 one way or $20.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mallory and Mostly Sunny near Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Madison, 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 Madison.

RAIL

Charleston

35 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

45 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

66 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Huntington

67 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mallory and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 44.22 mi (71.16 km).

Mallory

#1 Mallory

Census-designated place in Logan County, West Virginia

Population1,654
Coordinates37.7306600, -81.8379000
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Charleston

#2 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia.

Population45,879
Coordinates38.3498200, -81.6326200
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Mineral City Road (-81.837889, 37.730661)
End: Dickinson Street (-81.632578, 38.349779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
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
2.6 gal
9.86 L · about $10.30
Round trip
$20.60
5.2 gal · 19.72 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.30 $20.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.52 $23.03
Premium $4.78 $12.42 $24.85
Diesel $5.62 $14.62 $29.24

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Mallory and Charleston. The current time is 08:46:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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