How far is South Charleston, WV from Charleston, WV?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between South Charleston and Charleston is 3.85 miles (6.19 km).

Flight distance from South Charleston, WV to Charleston, WV is 3.85 miles. Estimated flight time is .

Driving distance

The driving distance from South Charleston, West Virginia to Charleston, West Virginia is: 4.53 miles (7.3 km) by car.

Driving from South Charleston to Charleston will take approximately 00 hours 08 minutes.

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#1 South Charleston

City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States

Population 12036
GPS Coordinates 38°22'6"N 81°41'58"W
Latitude 38.3684300
Longitude -81.6995700
Altitude 183
Country United States
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#2 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia. It is located on the Kanawha River in the eastern part of the state. Charleston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the West Virginia State Capitol and the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences.

Population 45879
GPS Coordinates 38°20'59"N 81°37'57"W
Latitude 38.3498200
Longitude -81.6326200
Altitude 182
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between South Charleston and Charleston

The distance between South Charleston and Charleston is 7 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 04 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between South Charleston and Charleston. The current time is 08:15:44.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 09 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 06 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 05 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 04 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 03 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 03 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 03 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.61 liters (0.16 gallon) of gas to cover the route between South Charleston and Charleston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from South Charleston to Charleston is $0.54 (diesel $0.68).

West Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.38 $3.73 $4.07 $4.24
Total $0.54 $0.6 $0.65 $0.68

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in West Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.383 (Diesel $4.238) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between South Charleston and Charleston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Beckley, WV to South Charleston 66.02 miles (106 km)

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Driving distance from Bluefield, WV to South Charleston 110.53 miles (178 km)

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Driving distance from Bridgeport, WV to South Charleston 126.72 miles (204 km)

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Driving distance from Clarksburg, WV to South Charleston 128.93 miles (207 km)

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Driving distance from Fairmont, WV to South Charleston 143.18 miles (230 km)

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Driving distance from Morgantown, WV to South Charleston 159.64 miles (257 km)

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