How far is South Charleston, WV from Culloden, WV?
The driving distance from South Charleston, WV to Culloden, WV is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Charleston and Culloden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Charleston and Culloden.
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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
19.6 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 19: Hurricane
1699 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Hurricane Creek Road
1925 ft · 34 sec · Hurricane Creek Road
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Turn right onto Teays Valley Road
697 ft · 18 sec · Teays Valley Road
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Continue on Midland Trail
1059 ft · 22 sec · Midland Trail
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Turn right
109 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight left onto East Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Charleston and Culloden.
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.
MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
Merge slight left
19.6 mi · 00h 21m
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 Culloden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Charleston to Culloden?
The road trip is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Nitro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from South Charleston and 12.2 miles from Culloden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.41 one way or $6.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around South Charleston and Mostly Clear near Culloden.
Stop Ideas Near Nitro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Charleston Sanitary Board
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nitro.
Charleston
Huntington
Montgomery
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Charleston and Culloden. Straight-line distance: 19.6 mi (31.54 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 Culloden
City in Monroe County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 3,061 |
| Coordinates | 38.4200900, -82.0554200 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Culloden (-82.05542, 38.42009)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.41 | $6.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
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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