How far is Williamson, WV from Charleston, WV?
The driving distance from Williamson, WV to Charleston, WV is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.4 miles (94 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Logan County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamson and Charleston.
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Start on Harvey Street
1194 ft · 19 sec · Harvey Street
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Turn right
1854 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
42.9 mi · 49 min
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Continue straight
25.2 mi · 29 min
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Turn slight right
50 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto MacCorkle Avenue Southeast
1236 ft · 21 sec · MacCorkle Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Thayer Street
106 m · 15 sec · Thayer Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ferry Street
2189 ft · 44 sec · Ferry Street
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Turn left onto South Side Bridge
1125 ft · 19 sec · South Side Bridge
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Continue on Dickinson Street
969 ft · 24 sec · Dickinson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dickinson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamson and Charleston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Harvey Street
Continue straight
42.9 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Williamson and Mostly Sunny near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williamson to Charleston?
The road trip is about 81.6 miles (131.4 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?
Chapmanville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Williamson and 40.9 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.4 miles (94 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.41 one way or $22.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Williamson and Mostly Sunny near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Chapmanville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chapmanville.
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Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williamson and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 58.4 mi (93.98 km).
#1 Williamson
County seat of Mingo County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,616 |
| Coordinates | 37.6742700, -82.2773600 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia.
| Population | 45,879 |
| Coordinates | 38.3498200, -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dickinson Street (-81.632578, 38.349779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $11.41 | $22.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.76 | $25.51 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.76 | $27.52 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.20 | $32.39 |
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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