How far is South Charleston, WV from Vienna, WV?
The driving distance from South Charleston, WV to Vienna, WV is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Charleston and Vienna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Charleston and Vienna.
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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
70 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 95: Downtown Parkersburg
1654 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Camden Avenue
57 m · 7 sec · Camden Avenue
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Turn left onto West Virginia Route 95
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95
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Continue on Camden Avenue
2329 ft · 53 sec · Camden Avenue
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Turn right onto East Street Bridge
1 km · 1 min · East Street Bridge
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 7th Street
2402 ft · 1 min · 7th Street
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Continue on East 8th Street
2636 ft · 1 min · East 8th Street
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Continue on Murdoch Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Murdoch Avenue
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Continue on Grand Central Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Grand Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 32nd Street
7 m · 1 sec · 32nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 32nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Charleston and Vienna.
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
70 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving South Charleston and Sunny near Vienna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Charleston to Vienna?
The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km) and usually takes 01h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ripley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from South Charleston and 48.4 miles from Vienna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.68 one way or $25.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Charleston and Sunny near Vienna.
Stop Ideas Near Ripley
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 Ripley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Charleston and Vienna. Straight-line distance: 66.73 mi (107.39 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 Vienna
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 10,028 |
| Coordinates | 39.3270200, -81.5484600 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: 32nd Street (-81.548472, 39.326999)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $12.68 | $25.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.17 | $28.35 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.29 | $30.58 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.00 | $35.99 |
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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