How far is Sistersville, WV from Charleston, WV?

The driving distance from Sistersville, WV to Charleston, WV is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
114.09 mi
01h 53m
Flight
90.61 mi
145.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.61 mi
Kilometers
145.83 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.09 mi
Kilometers
183.61 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Fri, Apr 17, 2:25 AM EDT
Return by in Sistersville
Fri, Apr 17, 4:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sistersville
2026-04-17T00:32
Arrive Charleston
Fri, Apr 17, 2:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sistersville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ravenswood
WV

City in West Virginia

From Sistersville
57 mi
00h 56m
To Charleston
57.1 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
85°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sistersville and Charleston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sistersville and Charleston.

  1. 1

    Start on Diamond Street

    95 m · 11 sec · Diamond Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chelsea Street

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Chelsea Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 3rd Street

    11.7 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    76.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Leon Sullivan Way, Capitol Street

    958 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Leon Sullivan Way

    992 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Washington Street East

    657 ft · 18 sec · Washington Street East

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Dickinson Street

    126 m · 9 sec · Dickinson Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dickinson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sistersville and Charleston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Emerson Avenue
84.8 mi · 74%
Chelsea Street
16.8 mi · 15%
3rd Street
11.7 mi · 10%
Leon Sullivan Way
0.37 mi
Washington Street East
0.12 mi
Dickinson Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Emerson Avenue

Take the exit right

76.6 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
90.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ravenswood
00h 56m from Sistersville
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sistersville and Chance Rain Showers near Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sistersville to Charleston?

The road trip is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Ravenswood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Sistersville and 57.1 miles from Charleston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.96 one way or $31.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sistersville and Chance Rain Showers near Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Ravenswood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ravenswood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ravenswood.

RAIL

Charleston

67 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

84 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

92 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Montgomery

93 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sistersville and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 90.61 mi (145.83 km).

Sistersville

#1 Sistersville

City in Tyler County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,267
Coordinates39.5642400, -80.9959400
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Charleston

#2 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia.

Population45,879
Coordinates38.3498200, -81.6326200
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Diamond Street (-80.995932, 39.564244)
End: Dickinson Street (-81.632578, 38.349779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.03 gal
15.24 L · about $15.96
Round trip
$31.93
8.06 gal · 30.48 L
Estimated CO2
35.8 kg one way
Round trip: 71.6 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.96 $31.93
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.85 $35.70
Premium $4.78 $19.26 $38.51
Diesel $5.62 $22.66 $45.33

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Sistersville and Charleston. The current time is 00:32:04.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.