How far is South Charleston, WV from Weston, WV?

The driving distance from South Charleston, WV to Weston, WV is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
104.22 mi
01h 55m
Flight
80.98 mi
130.32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.98 mi
Kilometers
130.32 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.22 mi
Kilometers
167.72 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weston
Tue, May 12, 11:07 PM EDT
Return by in South Charleston
Wed, May 13, 1:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Charleston
2026-05-12T21:12
Arrive Weston
Tue, May 12, 11:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Charleston
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Gassaway
WV

Human settlement in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States of America

From South Charleston
52.1 mi
00h 57m
To Weston
52.1 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Charleston and Weston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Charleston and Weston.

  1. 1

    Start on MacCorkle Avenue Southwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · MacCorkle Avenue Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Montrose Drive

    1484 ft · 32 sec · Montrose Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 64 East: Charleston

    1587 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg

    2152 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    95.5 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: South Weston

    1008 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Skin Creek Road

    1 km · 1 min · Skin Creek Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    27 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    132 m · 9 sec · East 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Charleston and Weston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
95.5 mi · 92%
I 64 East
3.08 mi · 3%
I 77 North
1.92 mi · 2%
MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
0.7 mi · 1%
Skin Creek Road
0.64 mi · 1%
Montrose Drive
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

95.5 mi · 01h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
81 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gassaway
00h 57m from South Charleston
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Charleston and Sunny near Weston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Charleston to Weston?

The road trip is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Gassaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from South Charleston and 52.1 miles from Weston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 81 miles (130.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.58 one way or $29.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Charleston and Sunny near Weston.

Stop Ideas Near Gassaway

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gassaway, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gassaway.

RAIL

Montgomery

73 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Charleston

84 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Thurmond

84 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

94 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Charleston and Weston. Straight-line distance: 80.98 mi (130.32 km).

South Charleston

#1 South Charleston

City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States

Population12,036
Coordinates38.3684300, -81.6995700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Weston

#2 Weston

City in West Virginia

Population3,797
Coordinates39.0384300, -80.4673100
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: South Charleston (-81.69957, 38.36843)
End: Weston (-80.46731, 39.03843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.92 L · about $14.58
Round trip
$29.15
7.36 gal · 27.84 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.58 $29.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.30 $32.60
Premium $4.78 $17.58 $35.17
Diesel $5.62 $20.70 $41.39

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in West Virginia · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between South Charleston and Weston. The current time is 21:12:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.