How far is Tornado, WV from South Charleston, WV?
The driving distance from Tornado, WV to South Charleston, WV is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tornado and South Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tornado and South Charleston.
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Start on A Street
13 m · 4 sec · A Street
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Turn right onto Coal River Road
1761 ft · 40 sec · Coal River Road
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Turn left onto Smith Creek Road
6 mi · 11 min · Smith Creek Road
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Continue on Lincoln Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Lincoln Drive
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Turn left onto Rock Lake Drive
1254 ft · 29 sec · Rock Lake Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto MacCorkle Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · MacCorkle Avenue
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Continue on Maccorkle Avenue Southwest
994 ft · 23 sec · Maccorkle Avenue Southwest
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Continue on MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
1.2 mi · 2 min · MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tornado and South Charleston.
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.
Smith Creek Road
Turn left onto Smith Creek Road
6.01 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tornado and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tornado to South Charleston?
The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Dunbar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Tornado and 5 miles from South Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8 miles (12.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tornado and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Dunbar
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 Dunbar.
Charleston
Montgomery
Huntington
Thurmond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tornado and South Charleston. Straight-line distance: 8.04 mi (12.94 km).
#1 Tornado
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,187 |
| Coordinates | 38.3428700, -81.8443000 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Charleston
City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 12,036 |
| Coordinates | 38.3684300, -81.6995700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maccorkle Avenue Southwest (-81.699482, 38.368315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $1.43 | $2.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.59 | $3.19 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.02 | $4.05 |
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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