How far is South Charleston, WV from Ohio County, WV?
The driving distance from South Charleston, WV to Ohio County, WV is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Charleston and Ohio County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Charleston and Ohio County.
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Start on MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
1.1 km · 1 min · MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
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Turn slight right
48 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Montrose Drive
1484 ft · 32 sec · Montrose Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 64 East: Charleston
1587 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
2152 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
1956 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
41 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Emerson Avenue
5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue
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Continue on State Route 2
11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2
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Continue on 2nd Street
16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Wells Street
5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street
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Continue on Vine Street
4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on North State Route 2
1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2
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Continue on North State Rt. 2
23.7 mi · 30 min · North State Rt. 2
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Continue on Wheeling Avenue
10.6 mi · 13 min · Wheeling Avenue
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Keep slight right
684 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
149 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
1135 ft · 22 sec · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 88 North: Oglebay Park
1696 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto National Road
2267 ft · 1 min · National Road
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Turn left onto Bethany Pike
1.5 km · 2 min · Bethany Pike
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Turn slight right onto Warden Run Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Warden Run Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Peters Run Road
1634 ft · 46 sec · Peters Run Road
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Turn right onto Stewarts Hill Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Stewarts Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chapel Hill Road
1656 ft · 1 min · Chapel Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chapel Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Charleston and Ohio County.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 77 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
76.9 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving South Charleston and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ohio County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Charleston to Ohio County?
The road trip is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from South Charleston and 85.3 miles from Ohio County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.85 one way or $47.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around South Charleston and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ohio County.
Stop Ideas Near North Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Hills.
Charleston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Charleston and Ohio County. Straight-line distance: 132.69 mi (213.54 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 Ohio County
County in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 41,182 |
| Coordinates | 40.0969200, -80.6190600 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ohio County (-80.61906, 40.09692)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $23.85 | $47.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.66 | $53.33 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.76 | $57.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.86 | $67.71 |
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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