How far is Morgantown, WV from South Charleston, WV?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Morgantown and South Charleston is 127.9 miles (205.83 km).
Flight distance from Morgantown, WV to South Charleston, WV is 127.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Morgantown to South Charleston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Morgantown, West Virginia to South Charleston, West Virginia is: 159.26 miles (256.3 km) by car.
Driving from Morgantown to South Charleston will take approximately 02 hours 23 minutes.
#1 Morgantown
City in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 30847 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°37'46"N 79°57'21"W |
| Latitude | 39.6295300 |
| Longitude | -79.9559000 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Charleston
City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 12036 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°22'6"N 81°41'58"W |
| Latitude | 38.3684300 |
| Longitude | -81.6995700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in South Charleston: Maccorkle Avenue Southwest (-81.699482,38.368315)
Estimated Travel Time Between Morgantown and South Charleston
The distance between Morgantown and South Charleston is 256 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 50 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Morgantown and South Charleston. The current time is 07:51:02.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 18 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 58 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 11 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 39 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 07 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 59 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.27 liters (5.62 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Morgantown and South Charleston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Morgantown to South Charleston is $19.01 (diesel $23.82).
West Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.38 | $3.73 | $4.07 | $4.24 |
| Total | $19.01 | $20.95 | $22.88 | $23.82 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in West Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.383 (Diesel $4.238) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Morgantown and South Charleston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
