How far is Ronceverte, WV from Charleston, WV?
The driving distance from Ronceverte, WV to Charleston, WV is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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 02h 00m.
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 Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ronceverte and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ronceverte and Charleston.
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Start on East Main Street
23 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Frankford Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Frankford Road
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Continue on Seneca Trail
2.6 mi · 4 min · Seneca Trail
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street
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Take the ramp left
1353 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
49 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 77 North: Charleston
2342 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
60.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Leon Sullivan Way, Capitol Street
2329 ft · 57 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 Ronceverte 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.
West Virginia Turnpike
Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
60.1 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ronceverte 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 Ronceverte to Charleston?
The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Mabscott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Ronceverte and 58.3 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.28 one way or $32.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ronceverte and Rain Showers Likely near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Mabscott
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 Mabscott.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ronceverte and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 75.96 mi (122.24 km).
#1 Ronceverte
City in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,649 |
| Coordinates | 37.7498400, -80.4628500 |
| Altitude | 511 |
| 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: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $16.28 | $32.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.20 | $36.41 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.64 | $39.28 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.11 | $46.23 |
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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