How far is Sissonville, WV from South Charleston, WV?
The driving distance from Sissonville, WV to South Charleston, WV is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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The capital of West Virginia.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sissonville and South Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sissonville and South Charleston.
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Start on Sissonville Drive
2 mi · 4 min · Sissonville Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I-77
1202 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
906 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left
2411 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Montrose Drive
1191 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Montrose Drive
960 ft · 18 sec · Montrose Drive
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Turn left onto MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
1.2 km · 1 min · MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sissonville and South Charleston.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I-77
Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sissonville to South Charleston?
The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Sissonville and 9.2 miles from South Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Charleston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
St Albans Municipal Utility
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Charleston.
Charleston
Montgomery
Thurmond
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sissonville and South Charleston. Straight-line distance: 11.64 mi (18.74 km).
#1 Sissonville
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia
| Population | 4,028 |
| Coordinates | 38.5281500, -81.6309600 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Charleston
City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 12,036 |
| Coordinates | 38.3684300, -81.6995700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maccorkle Avenue Southwest (-81.699482, 38.368315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
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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