How far is Point Pleasant, WV from Charleston, WV?
The driving distance from Point Pleasant, WV to Charleston, WV is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Point Pleasant and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Point Pleasant and Charleston.
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Start on Viand Street
1897 ft · 37 sec · Viand Street
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Continue on Bartow Jones Bridge
1.1 km · 47 sec · Bartow Jones Bridge
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Take the exit slight left
1951 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fruth-Lanham Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Fruth-Lanham Highway
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Continue on US 35
14.3 mi · 16 min · US 35
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Continue on Fruth-Lanham Highway
11.8 mi · 14 min · Fruth-Lanham Highway
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Continue straight
119 m · 7 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
2603 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 19 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 Point Pleasant 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.
Fruth-Lanham Highway
Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 00h 19m
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 Sunny leaving Point Pleasant and Sunny near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Point Pleasant to Charleston?
The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Eleanor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Point Pleasant and 28.1 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Point Pleasant and Sunny near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Eleanor
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 Eleanor.
Charleston
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
Montgomery
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Point Pleasant and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 43.71 mi (70.34 km).
#1 Point Pleasant
City and the county seat of Mason County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 4,017 |
| Coordinates | 38.8445300, -82.1370900 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.64 | $17.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.97 | $21.93 |
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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