How far is Pleasant Valley, WV from South Charleston, WV?

The driving distance from Pleasant Valley, WV to South Charleston, WV is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
140.59 mi
02h 06m
Flight
112.49 mi
181.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.49 mi
Kilometers
181.03 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.59 mi
Kilometers
226.26 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Charleston
Sat, Apr 18, 6:29 PM EDT
Return by in Pleasant Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 8:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant Valley
2026-04-18T16:23
Arrive South Charleston
Sat, Apr 18, 6:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant Valley
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 Pleasant Valley
70.2 mi
01h 03m
To South Charleston
70.4 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasant Valley and South Charleston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Valley and South Charleston.

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Valley Road

    11 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Valley Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Millersville Road

    1297 ft · 40 sec · Millersville Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    972 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    134.2 mi · 2 hr 24 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

    906 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2411 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Montrose Drive

    1191 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Montrose Drive

    960 ft · 18 sec · Montrose Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto MacCorkle Avenue Southwest

    1.2 km · 1 min · MacCorkle Avenue Southwest

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · MacCorkle Avenue Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant Valley and South 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
136 mi · 96%
I 64 West
3.27 mi · 2%
MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
0.74 mi · 1%
Millersville Road
0.43 mi
Montrose Drive
0.41 mi
Pleasant Valley Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

134 mi · 02h 24m

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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
112.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
01h 03m from Pleasant Valley
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pleasant Valley and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pleasant Valley to South Charleston?

The road trip is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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 70.2 miles from Pleasant Valley and 70.4 miles from South Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pleasant Valley and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South 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 Pleasant Valley and South Charleston. Straight-line distance: 112.49 mi (181.03 km).

Pleasant Valley

#1 Pleasant Valley

City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States

Population3,141
Coordinates39.4553600, -80.1417500
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
South Charleston

#2 South Charleston

City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States

Population12,036
Coordinates38.3684300, -81.6995700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Valley Road (-80.141792, 39.455382)
End: Maccorkle Avenue Southwest (-81.699482, 38.368315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.78 L · about $19.65
Round trip
$39.29
9.92 gal · 37.56 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.65 $39.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.97 $43.94
Premium $4.78 $23.70 $47.40
Diesel $5.62 $27.90 $55.79

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pleasant Valley and South Charleston. The current time is 16:23:25.

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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.