How far is Ravenswood, WV from Charleston, WV?
The driving distance from Ravenswood, WV to Charleston, WV is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.5 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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ravenswood and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ravenswood and Charleston.
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Start on Walnut Street
16 m · 7 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
3174 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Continue straight
2338 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
42.4 mi · 46 min
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Leon Sullivan Way, Capitol Street
958 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Leon Sullivan Way
992 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street East
657 ft · 18 sec · Washington Street East
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Turn left onto Dickinson Street
126 m · 11 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 Ravenswood and Charleston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Washington Street
Take the exit slight right
42.4 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Ravenswood and Mostly Sunny near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ravenswood to Charleston?
The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.6 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?
Sissonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Ravenswood and 24.7 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 $6.93 one way or $13.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ravenswood and Mostly Sunny near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Sissonville
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 Sissonville.
Charleston
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Huntington
Thurmond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ravenswood and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 41.92 mi (67.46 km).
#1 Ravenswood
City in West Virginia
| Population | 3,616 |
| Coordinates | 38.9481400, -81.7609600 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| 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: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.36 | $16.72 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
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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