How far is Washington, WV from Charleston, WV?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Washington and Charleston is 63 miles (101.4 km).
Flight distance from Washington, WV to Charleston, WV is 63 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Washington to Charleston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Washington, West Virginia to Charleston, West Virginia is: 85.1 miles (136.96 km) by car.
Driving from Washington to Charleston will take approximately 01 hours 17 minutes.
#1 Washington
Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia
| Population | 1175 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°15'40"N 81°40'18"W |
| Latitude | 39.2611900 |
| Longitude | -81.6718000 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia. It is located on the Kanawha River in the eastern part of the state. Charleston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the West Virginia State Capitol and the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences.
| Population | 45879 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°20'59"N 81°37'57"W |
| Latitude | 38.3498200 |
| Longitude | -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Charleston: Dickinson Street (-81.632578,38.349779)
Estimated Travel Time Between Washington and Charleston
The distance between Washington and Charleston is 137 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 31 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Washington and Charleston. The current time is 17:56:47.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 50 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 07 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 42 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 25 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 12 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 03 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.37 liters (3 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Washington and Charleston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Washington to Charleston is $10.16 (diesel $12.73).
West Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.38 | $3.73 | $4.07 | $4.24 |
| Total | $10.16 | $11.2 | $12.23 | $12.73 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in West Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.383 (Diesel $4.238) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 16, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Washington and Charleston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
