How far is Mannington, WV from Charleston, WV?
The driving distance from Mannington, WV to Charleston, WV is about 153.3 miles (246.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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 29m.
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 West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mannington and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mannington and Charleston.
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Start on Water Street
32 m · 5 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
146 m · 15 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on United States Highway 250
12.4 mi · 14 min · United States Highway 250
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Turn left onto Adams Street
769 ft · 16 sec · Adams Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
1752 ft · 56 sec · Jefferson Street
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Continue on Fairmont Gateway Connector
933 ft · 24 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
39 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
941 ft · 23 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
39 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
2015 ft · 54 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Take the exit right
2521 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
135.1 mi · 2 hr 25 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 · 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 Mannington 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
135 mi · 02h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Mannington and Sunny near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mannington to Charleston?
The road trip is about 153.3 miles (246.7 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Burnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Mannington and 76.6 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.43 one way or $42.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mannington and Sunny near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Burnsville
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 Burnsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mannington and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 107.05 mi (172.28 km).
#1 Mannington
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,010 |
| Coordinates | 39.5309200, -80.3434200 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| 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: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $21.43 | $42.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.96 | $47.92 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.85 | $51.70 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.43 | $60.85 |
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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