How far is South Charleston, WV from Vandalia, WV?
The driving distance from South Charleston, WV to Vandalia, WV is about 2.7 miles (4.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.1 miles (3.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 05m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of West Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Charleston and Vandalia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Charleston and Vandalia.
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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
1673 ft · 38 sec · Montrose Drive
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Turn left onto Kanawha Turnpike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Kanawha Turnpike
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Turn right onto Daverton Road
1395 ft · 1 min · Daverton Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Suncrest Road
4 m · 1 sec · Suncrest Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Suncrest Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Charleston and Vandalia.
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.
Kanawha Turnpike
Turn left onto Kanawha Turnpike
1.36 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving South Charleston and Partly Sunny near Vandalia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Charleston to Vandalia?
The road trip is about 2.7 miles (4.3 km) and usually takes 00h 05m 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?
Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.3 miles from South Charleston and 1.4 miles from Vandalia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.1 miles (3.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.41 one way or $0.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around South Charleston and Partly Sunny near Vandalia.
Stop Ideas Near Charleston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
St Albans Municipal Utility
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Charleston.
Charleston
Montgomery
Thurmond
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Charleston and Vandalia. Straight-line distance: 2.09 mi (3.37 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 Vandalia
Vandalia is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.3564900, -81.6640100 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vandalia (-81.66401, 38.35649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 4 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.13 | $0.41 | $0.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $0.46 | $0.91 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $0.50 | $1.00 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $0.64 | $1.28 |
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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