How far is Pea Ridge, WV from South Charleston, WV?
The driving distance from Pea Ridge, WV to South Charleston, WV is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pea Ridge and South Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pea Ridge and South 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
35.3 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: MacCorkle Avenue, Jefferson Road
1618 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
62 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Maccorkle Avenue Southwest
90 m · 7 sec · Maccorkle Avenue Southwest
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Continue on MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
1.2 mi · 2 min · MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pea Ridge and South 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
35.3 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Pea Ridge and Chance Rain Showers near South Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pea Ridge to South Charleston?
The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hurricane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Pea Ridge and 20.1 miles from South Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.55 one way or $11.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pea Ridge and Chance Rain Showers near South Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Hurricane
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 Hurricane.
Charleston
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
Montgomery
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pea Ridge and South Charleston. Straight-line distance: 33.74 mi (54.3 km).
#1 Pea Ridge
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 6,650 |
| Coordinates | 38.4139700, -82.3198700 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Charleston
City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 12,036 |
| Coordinates | 38.3684300, -81.6995700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maccorkle Avenue Southwest (-81.699482, 38.368315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.55 | $11.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.87 | $15.75 |
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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