How far is Richwood, WV from Charleston, WV?
The driving distance from Richwood, WV to Charleston, WV is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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 01h 48m.
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.
Human settlement in Braxton 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 Richwood and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richwood and Charleston.
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Start on Oakford Avenue
32 m · 8 sec · Oakford Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2627 ft · 44 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Richwood Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Richwood Road
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 14 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Summersville & Slavins Cabin Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Summersville & Slavins Cabin Road
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Turn straight onto Webster Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Webster Road
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Turn slight right onto Scenic Highway
6.1 mi · 11 min · Scenic Highway
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Turn right onto Hookersville
2.2 mi · 4 min · Hookersville
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Turn left onto Spruce Run Road
539 ft · 12 sec · Spruce Run Road
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Turn right
18.4 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight left
969 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit left
2065 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Merge slight right
2.3 mi · 3 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 · 9 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 Richwood 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.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
57.1 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Richwood and Rain Showers Likely near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richwood to Charleston?
The road trip is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Gassaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Richwood and 52.9 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.77 one way or $29.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Richwood and Rain Showers Likely near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Gassaway
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richwood and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 60.25 mi (96.96 km).
#1 Richwood
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,842 |
| Coordinates | 38.2248400, -80.5331400 |
| Altitude | 673 |
| 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: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.77 | $29.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.52 | $33.04 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.98 | $41.96 |
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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