How far is Tyler Heights, WV from Charleston, WV?

The driving distance from Tyler Heights, WV to Charleston, WV is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.55 mi
00h 20m
Flight
8.64 mi
13.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.64 mi
Kilometers
13.9 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.55 mi
Kilometers
23.42 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Wed, Apr 15, 7:20 AM EDT
Return by in Tyler Heights
Wed, Apr 15, 7:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tyler Heights
2026-04-15T07:00
Arrive Charleston
Wed, Apr 15, 7:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tyler Heights
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Charleston
WV

City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States

From Tyler Heights
5.3 mi
00h 10m
To Charleston
9.3 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tyler Heights and Charleston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tyler Heights and Charleston.

  1. 1

    Start on Dover Drive

    29 m · 5 sec · Dover Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Big Tyler Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Big Tyler Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 7th Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Iowa Street

    677 ft · 12 sec · Iowa Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto 5th Avenue

    1018 ft · 17 sec · 5th Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Patrick Street

    1497 ft · 43 sec · Patrick Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Kanawha Boulevard West

    2 mi · 3 min · Kanawha Boulevard West

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Court Street

    116 m · 15 sec · Court Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Virginia Street East

    1434 ft · 42 sec · Virginia Street East

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Dickinson Street

    844 ft · 16 sec · Dickinson Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dickinson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tyler Heights and Charleston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Big Tyler Road
3.56 mi · 24%
7th Avenue
2.26 mi · 16%
Kanawha Boulevard West
1.98 mi · 14%
West Washington Street
1.71 mi · 12%
Patrick Street
0.28 mi · 2%
Virginia Street East
0.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Big Tyler Road

Turn right onto Big Tyler Road

3.56 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
8.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Charleston
00h 10m from Tyler Heights
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tyler Heights and Sunny near Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tyler Heights to Charleston?

The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

South Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Tyler Heights and 9.3 miles from Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.02 one way or $4.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tyler Heights and Sunny near Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near South Charleston

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Charleston and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Park
Scenic stop 1.8 mi away

City Park

Dunbar , WV
1300 City Park Rd, Dunbar, WV 25064
Rating 4.2/5 108 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.3 mi away

St Albans Municipal Utility

Saint Albans , WV
1499 MacCorkle Ave, St Albans, WV 25177
Rating 2.6/5 9 reviews Government office,Water utility company
Charleston Sanitary Board
Nearby stop 1.5 mi away

Charleston Sanitary Board

Charleston , WV
208 26th St W, Charleston, WV 25387
Rating 3.1/5 112 reviews Water utility company
Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

Parks and Recreation

Charleston , WV
1900 Kanawha Blvd E Unit 3, Charleston, WV 25305
Rating 4.6/5 12 reviews State government office,Recreation center,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Charleston.

RAIL

Charleston

5 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

39 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Huntington

65 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Thurmond

71 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tyler Heights and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 8.64 mi (13.9 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Tyler Heights

Tyler Heights is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.4312000, -81.7537400
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Charleston

#2 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia.

Population45,879
Coordinates38.3498200, -81.6326200
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Dover Drive (-81.753882, 38.431329)
End: Dickinson Street (-81.632578, 38.349779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.94 L · about $2.02
Round trip
$4.04
1.02 gal · 3.88 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.02 $4.04
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.26 $4.52
Premium $4.78 $2.44 $4.87
Diesel $5.62 $2.87 $5.74

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Tyler Heights and Charleston. The current time is 07:00:05.

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.