How far is South Charleston, WV from Shannondale, WV?
The driving distance from South Charleston, WV to Shannondale, WV is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 58m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Charleston and Shannondale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Charleston and Shannondale.
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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 right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
97.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33, US 48, US 119: Weston, Buckhannon
1378 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 33 West, , US 119 South
74 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Corridor H
40.5 mi · 47 min · Corridor H
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Turn right onto Parsons Road
14.7 mi · 17 min · Parsons Road
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Turn right onto 1st Street
2187 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
13.3 mi · 15 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Spruce Street
156 m · 7 sec · Spruce Street
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Turn slight right onto East Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Avenue
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Turn left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Wardensville Pike
5.4 mi · 6 min · Wardensville Pike
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Continue on John Marshall Highway
4.9 mi · 6 min · John Marshall Highway
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Turn sharp left onto Middle Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · Middle Road
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Turn right onto Marlboro Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Marlboro Road
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Continue on Fairfax Street
1 km · 2 min · Fairfax Street
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Continue on Fairfax Pike
109 m · 18 sec · Fairfax Pike
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Take the ramp left
1284 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 7: Winchester, Berryville
1055 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
95 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Berryville Pike
3.5 mi · 5 min · Berryville Pike
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Continue on Harry Byrd Highway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Harry Byrd Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 340: Berryville, Charles Town
837 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Lord Fairfax Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Lord Fairfax Highway
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Continue on Berryville Pike
7.2 mi · 10 min · Berryville Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 115: Charles Town
548 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Hillside Drive
699 ft · 16 sec · Hillside Drive
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Turn right onto Charles Town Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Charles Town Road
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Turn right onto Mission Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Mission Road
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Turn left onto Lower Clubhouse Drive
2073 ft · 2 min · Lower Clubhouse Drive
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Turn left onto Red Oak Road
804 ft · 42 sec · Red Oak Road
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Turn left onto Quail Run Road
71 m · 11 sec · Quail Run Road
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Turn right onto Gray Fox Road
543 ft · 29 sec · Gray Fox Road
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Turn left onto Gingerbread Lane
39 m · 6 sec · Gingerbread Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gingerbread Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Charleston and Shannondale.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
97.9 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Sunny leaving South Charleston and Sunny near Shannondale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Charleston to Shannondale?
The road trip is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?
Montrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.7 miles from South Charleston and 151 miles from Shannondale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.1 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 5:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.18 one way or $84.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Charleston and Sunny near Shannondale.
Stop Ideas Near Montrose
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 Montrose.
Grantsville, MD
Frostburg, MD
Connellsville station
Cumberland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Charleston and Shannondale. Straight-line distance: 217.62 mi (350.23 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 Shannondale
Shannondale is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2170500, -77.8074900 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shannondale (-77.80749, 39.21705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 486 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $42.18 | $84.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $47.17 | $94.34 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $50.89 | $101.77 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $59.90 | $119.79 |
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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