How far is Moundsville, WV from Charles Town, WV?
The driving distance from Moundsville, WV to Charles Town, WV is about 238 miles (383.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.6 miles (256.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moundsville and Charles Town.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moundsville and Charles Town.
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Start on 5th Street
12 m · 7 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1822 ft · 42 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1.3 km · 1 min · 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Waynesburg Pike Road
14.8 mi · 17 min · Waynesburg Pike Road
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Continue on Dragon Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Dragon Highway
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Continue on Dragon Highway
3146 ft · 41 sec · Dragon Highway
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Continue on Dragon Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Dragon Highway
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Continue on Hornet Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Hornet Highway
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Continue on Husky Highway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Husky Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · 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 · 60 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Merchant Street
1120 ft · 34 sec · Merchant Street
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Continue on East Park Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Grafton Road
1921 ft · 56 sec · Grafton Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1007 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland
1779 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
75 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 51: Airport
907 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Industrial Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · Industrial Boulevard
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Continue on Uhl Highway Southeast
1.4 km · 1 min · Uhl Highway Southeast
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Continue on New 51 Road Southeast
1.4 km · 59 sec · New 51 Road Southeast
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Continue on Oldtown Road
20.8 mi · 24 min · Oldtown Road
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Continue on Henry W. Miller Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Henry W. Miller Highway
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Continue on Paw Paw Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Paw Paw Road
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Continue straight
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Gaston Road
1.3 km · 57 sec · Gaston Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomery Pike
9.8 mi · 11 min · Bloomery Pike
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Turn right onto North Frederick Pike
12.1 mi · 17 min · North Frederick Pike
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Turn left onto VA 37 North
1744 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Martinsburg Pike
2953 ft · 1 min · Martinsburg Pike
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Turn left
1297 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 669: Whitehall
1056 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Rest Church Road
92 m · 13 sec · Rest Church Road
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Turn left onto Martinsburg Pike
1584 ft · 30 sec · Martinsburg Pike
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Continue on Winchester Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · Winchester Avenue
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Continue on Winchester Pike
1347 ft · 27 sec · Winchester Pike
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Turn right onto Giles Mill Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Giles Mill Road
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Turn left onto Specks Run Road
804 ft · 16 sec · Specks Run Road
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Turn slight right onto Middleway Pike
8.2 mi · 12 min · Middleway Pike
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Continue on West Washington Street
1982 ft · 41 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Charles Street
98 m · 16 sec · North Charles Street
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Turn right onto West Liberty Street
116 m · 21 sec · West Liberty Street
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Turn right onto North George Street
115 m · 10 sec · North George Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South George Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Moundsville and Charles Town.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 68 East
Continue straight
75 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Moundsville and Chance Rain Showers near Charles Town.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moundsville to Charles Town?
The road trip is about 238 miles (383.1 km) and usually takes 04h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brandonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.9 miles from Moundsville and 119.1 miles from Charles Town.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.6 miles (256.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.27 one way or $66.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Moundsville and Chance Rain Showers near Charles Town.
Stop Ideas Near Brandonville
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 Brandonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moundsville and Charles Town. Straight-line distance: 159.56 mi (256.79 km).
#1 Moundsville
City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 8,117 |
| Coordinates | 39.9203500, -80.7431400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charles Town
City in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 6,029 |
| Coordinates | 39.2889900, -77.8597200 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charles Town (-77.85972, 39.28899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 383 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $33.27 | $66.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.20 | $74.41 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.14 | $80.27 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $47.24 | $94.48 |
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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