How far is Pea Ridge, WV from Charleston, WV?
The driving distance from Pea Ridge, WV to Charleston, WV is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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 00h 46m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pea Ridge and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pea Ridge and Charleston.
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Start on the route
147 m · 23 sec
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Turn right onto East Pea Ridge Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Pea Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Midland Trail
2600 ft · 51 sec · Midland Trail
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Turn left onto Big Ben Bowen Highway
1034 ft · 29 sec · Big Ben Bowen Highway
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Take the ramp right
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
39.6 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Civic Center
1175 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Lee St Bridge
158 m · 9 sec · Lee St Bridge
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Continue on Lee Street East
1.1 km · 1 min · Lee Street East
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Turn right onto Dickinson Street
11 m · 1 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 Pea Ridge 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.
Big Ben Bowen Highway
Merge slight left
39.6 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Pea Ridge and Chance Rain Showers near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pea Ridge to Charleston?
The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Teays Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Pea Ridge and 22.3 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.10 one way or $12.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pea Ridge and Chance Rain Showers near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Teays Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
St Albans Municipal Utility
Dunbar Senior Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Teays Valley.
Charleston
Huntington
Montgomery
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pea Ridge and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 37.49 mi (60.33 km).
#1 Pea Ridge
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 6,650 |
| Coordinates | 38.4139700, -82.3198700 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| 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: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.36 | $14.72 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
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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