How far is Vienna, WV from Charleston, WV?

The driving distance from Vienna, WV to Charleston, WV is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
87.69 mi
01h 23m
Flight
67.67 mi
108.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.67 mi
Kilometers
108.9 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.69 mi
Kilometers
141.13 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Mon, Apr 27, 9:39 PM EDT
Return by in Vienna
Mon, Apr 27, 11:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vienna
2026-04-27T20:15
Arrive Charleston
Mon, Apr 27, 9:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vienna
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
Flatwoods
WV

Unincorporated community in Jackson County, West Virginia

From Vienna
40.8 mi
00h 41m
To Charleston
46.9 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vienna and Charleston.

  1. 1

    Start on 32nd Street

    7 m · 1 sec · 32nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grand Central Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Grand Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Murdoch Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Murdoch Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Ohio Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ohio Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    2059 ft · 1 min · 6th Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Green Street

    111 m · 20 sec · Green Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · 5th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Camden Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Camden Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on West Virginia Route 95

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 77, WV 2: Charleston

    1165 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    72.5 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Leon Sullivan Way, Capitol Street

    958 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Leon Sullivan Way

    992 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Washington Street East

    657 ft · 18 sec · Washington Street East

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Dickinson Street

    126 m · 11 sec · Dickinson Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dickinson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77
72.7 mi · 83%
West Virginia Route 95
1.93 mi · 2%
Grand Central Avenue
1.77 mi · 2%
Ohio Avenue
1.45 mi · 2%
Murdoch Avenue
1.24 mi · 1%
Camden Avenue
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 77

Merge slight left

72.5 mi · 01h 18m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
67.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flatwoods
00h 41m from Vienna
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Vienna and Sunny near Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vienna to Charleston?

The road trip is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Flatwoods is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Vienna and 46.9 miles from Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.24 one way or $24.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vienna and Sunny near Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Flatwoods

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Flatwoods, 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 Flatwoods.

RAIL

Charleston

60 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

77 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

87 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Montgomery

87 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vienna and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 67.67 mi (108.9 km).

Vienna

#1 Vienna

City in West Virginia, United States

Population10,028
Coordinates39.3270200, -81.5484600
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Charleston

#2 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia.

Population45,879
Coordinates38.3498200, -81.6326200
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: 32nd Street (-81.548472, 39.326999)
End: Dickinson Street (-81.632578, 38.349779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.71 L · about $12.24
Round trip
$24.48
6.18 gal · 23.42 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.24 $24.48
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.69 $27.37
Premium $4.78 $14.76 $29.53
Diesel $5.62 $17.38 $34.76

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Vienna and Charleston. The current time is 20:15:22.

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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.