How far is Nutter Fort, WV from Charleston, WV?

The driving distance from Nutter Fort, WV to Charleston, WV is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
121.22 mi
01h 51m
Flight
94.77 mi
152.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.77 mi
Kilometers
152.51 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.22 mi
Kilometers
195.08 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Mon, May 4, 11:00 PM EDT
Return by in Nutter Fort
Tue, May 5, 12:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nutter Fort
2026-05-04T21:08
Arrive Charleston
Mon, May 4, 11:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nutter Fort
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
Sutton
WV

Town in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA

From Nutter Fort
60.5 mi
00h 55m
To Charleston
60.7 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nutter Fort and Charleston.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    1702 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Buckhannon Pike

    3 mi · 5 min · Buckhannon Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1256 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    114.7 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

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

    958 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Leon Sullivan Way

    992 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Washington Street East

    657 ft · 18 sec · Washington Street East

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Dickinson Street

    126 m · 9 sec · Dickinson Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dickinson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nutter Fort 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
117 mi · 97%
Buckhannon Pike
3.25 mi · 3%
Leon Sullivan Way
0.37 mi
Pennsylvania Avenue
0.32 mi
Washington Street East
0.12 mi
Dickinson Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

115 mi · 02h 03m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
94.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
00h 55m from Nutter Fort
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nutter Fort and Chance 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 Nutter Fort to Charleston?

The road trip is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Nutter Fort and 60.7 miles from Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.95 one way or $33.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nutter Fort and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Sutton

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

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

RAIL

Montgomery

76 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

85 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Charleston

89 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Prince

95 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nutter Fort and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 94.77 mi (152.51 km).

Nutter Fort

#1 Nutter Fort

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

Population1,501
Coordinates39.2634200, -80.3198100
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
Charleston

#2 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia.

Population45,879
Coordinates38.3498200, -81.6326200
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-80.319828, 39.263407)
End: Dickinson Street (-81.632578, 38.349779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.19 L · about $16.95
Round trip
$33.91
8.56 gal · 32.38 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.95 $33.91
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.96 $37.91
Premium $4.78 $20.45 $40.90
Diesel $5.62 $24.07 $48.14

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Nutter Fort and Charleston. The current time is 21:08:41.

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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.