How far is South Charleston, WV from Barboursville, WV?
The driving distance from South Charleston, WV to Barboursville, WV is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Charleston and Barboursville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Charleston and Barboursville.
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Start on MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
1.6 km · 2 min · MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
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Turn left
1361 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
35.4 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 2, WV 193: Barboursville
1629 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Big Ben Bowen Highway
1691 ft · 45 sec · Big Ben Bowen Highway
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Turn right onto Midland Trail
2600 ft · 52 sec · Midland Trail
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Turn left onto Farmdale Road
2204 ft · 1 min · Farmdale Road
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Continue on Main Street
116 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Charleston and Barboursville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
Merge slight left
35.4 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving South Charleston and Mostly Clear near Barboursville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Charleston to Barboursville?
The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Hurricane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from South Charleston and 19.1 miles from Barboursville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around South Charleston and Mostly Clear near Barboursville.
Stop Ideas Near Hurricane
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
St Albans Municipal Utility
Dunbar Senior Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hurricane.
Charleston
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
Montgomery
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Charleston and Barboursville. Straight-line distance: 32.35 mi (52.06 km).
#1 South Charleston
City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 12,036 |
| Coordinates | 38.3684300, -81.6995700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barboursville
Village in Cabell County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 4,228 |
| Coordinates | 38.4095300, -82.2945900 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barboursville (-82.29459, 38.40953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.35 | $10.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.45 | $12.90 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.59 | $15.18 |
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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