How far is Mullens, WV from Charleston, WV?

The driving distance from Mullens, WV to Charleston, WV is about 78 miles (125.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
78.07 mi
01h 20m
Flight
54.72 mi
88.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.72 mi
Kilometers
88.07 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.07 mi
Kilometers
125.64 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Wed, May 13, 7:19 PM EDT
Return by in Mullens
Wed, May 13, 8:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mullens
2026-05-13T17:59
Arrive Charleston
Wed, May 13, 7:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mullens
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Pax
WV

Human settlement in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Mullens
39 mi
00h 40m
To Charleston
39.1 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    55 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Coalfields Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Coalfields Expressway

  3. 3

    Continue on Moran Avenue

    1869 ft · 33 sec · Moran Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mullens Connector

    1 mi · 1 min · Mullens Connector

  5. 5

    Continue on Coalfields Expressway

    13.2 mi · 20 min · Coalfields Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Robert C. Byrd Drive

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2721 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    57.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Leon Sullivan Way, Capitol Street

    2329 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Leon Sullivan Way

    992 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Washington Street East

    657 ft · 18 sec · Washington Street East

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Dickinson Street

    126 m · 9 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 Mullens 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Virginia Turnpike
57.4 mi · 74%
Coalfields Expressway
14.4 mi · 18%
Robert C. Byrd Drive
3.92 mi · 5%
Mullens Connector
1 mi · 1%
Leon Sullivan Way
0.63 mi · 1%
Moran Avenue
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

West Virginia Turnpike

Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

57.4 mi · 01h 08m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
54.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pax
00h 40m from Mullens
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Mullens and Showers And Thunderstorms near Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78 miles (125.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Pax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Mullens and 39.1 miles from Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.93 one way or $21.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Mullens and Showers And Thunderstorms near Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Pax

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

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

RAIL

Thurmond

17 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

19 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25
RAIL

Montgomery

31 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Hinton

42 mi away
Front St. and Fifth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mullens and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 54.72 mi (88.07 km).

Mullens

#1 Mullens

City in Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,288
Coordinates37.5831700, -81.3803800
Altitude432
CountryUnited States
Charleston

#2 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia.

Population45,879
Coordinates38.3498200, -81.6326200
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-81.38038, 37.583155)
End: Dickinson Street (-81.632578, 38.349779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.43 L · about $10.93
Round trip
$21.86
5.52 gal · 20.86 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.93 $21.86
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.22 $24.45
Premium $4.78 $13.19 $26.37
Diesel $5.62 $15.52 $31.04

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Mullens and Charleston. The current time is 17:59:00.

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.