How far is Richwood, WV from Charleston, WV?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Richwood and Charleston is 60.25 miles (96.96 km).

Flight distance from Richwood, WV to Charleston, WV is 60.25 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Richwood to Charleston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Richwood, West Virginia to Charleston, West Virginia is: 105.72 miles (170.15 km) by car.

Driving from Richwood to Charleston will take approximately 01 hours 48 minutes.

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#1 Richwood

City in West Virginia, United States

Population 1842
GPS Coordinates 38°13'29"N 80°31'59"W
Latitude 38.2248400
Longitude -80.5331400
Altitude 673
Country United States
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#2 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia. It is located on the Kanawha River in the eastern part of the state. Charleston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the West Virginia State Capitol and the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences.

Population 45879
GPS Coordinates 38°20'59"N 81°37'57"W
Latitude 38.3498200
Longitude -81.6326200
Altitude 182
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Richwood and Charleston

The distance between Richwood and Charleston is 170 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 53 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Richwood and Charleston. The current time is 13:43:25.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 31 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 38 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 06 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 45 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 30 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 24 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 19 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.12 liters (3.73 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Richwood and Charleston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Richwood to Charleston is $12.62 (diesel $15.81).

West Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.38 $3.73 $4.07 $4.24
Total $12.62 $13.91 $15.19 $15.81

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in West Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.383 (Diesel $4.238) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Richwood and Charleston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Richwood 177.01 miles (285 km)

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Driving distance from Weirton Heights, WV to Richwood 214.57 miles (345 km)

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