Origin
Chapmanville, WV
Night in Chapmanville on Friday
Local time
11:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chapmanville, WV to Charleston, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
44.3 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chapmanville, WV
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Charleston, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Chapmanville to Charleston, you are looking at a 44.4-mile trip that typically takes about 46 minutes to complete. This route serves as a straightforward connection between two West Virginia locations, both situated in the Southeast region of the state. You can easily complete this journey in a single day, as it is designed for efficiency rather than an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $7 on fuel for the one-way trek. Since there are no designated stops on this path, you should plan to travel straight through to your destination. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary detours.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 44.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate a series of local roads, including the Lincoln Highway, MacCorkle Avenue Southeast, and Thayer Street. Because there are no long stretches of uninterrupted highway—the longest stretch on the Lincoln Highway is 0 miles—you will need to stay focused on the road ahead. The character of this trip is defined by consistent turns and local navigation, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. It is a technical drive that demands a steady pace rather than the passive experience of a major freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 119 is the longest continuous segment at about 43 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
945 ft
596 ft
Total Climb
819 ft
Total Descent
862 ft
Highest Point
945 ft
~28.5 mi in
Elevation Range
349 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 119 and Ferry Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WV 10 / Lincoln Highway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chapmanville, WV to Charleston, WV is easy. At 52m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WV 10 / Lincoln Highway): Navigation decision point; near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 119): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WV 10 / Lincoln Highway
Turn right onto WV 10 / Lincoln Highway
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 119
Merge onto US 119
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
43.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Thayer Street
Turn right onto Thayer Street
Navigation decision point
5
43.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Ferry Street
At end of road, turn left onto Ferry Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 119 | 43 mi | 49m |
| Ferry Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| MacCorkle Avenue Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Side Bridge | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dickinson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Thayer Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 119
— 43 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chapmanville, WV and Charleston, WV.
1
Start on 2nd Street
97 ft
·
4 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Turn right onto WV 10
31 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lincoln Highway
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
4
Merge onto US 119
43 mi
·
49 min
·
US 119
5
Turn slight right
164 ft
·
6 sec
6
Turn straight onto WV 61
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
MacCorkle Avenue Southeast
7
Turn right onto Thayer Street
347 ft
·
15 sec
·
Thayer Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto Ferry Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Ferry Street
9
Turn left onto South Side Bridge
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Side Bridge
10
Continue on Dickinson Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Dickinson Street
11
Arrive at destination
Dickinson Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.2 mi from Chapmanville, WV · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Chapmanville, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Charleston, WV
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Charleston, WV if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.93 one way
$13.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Charleston, WV
Night in Charleston on Friday
Local time
11:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Madison, WV
22 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chapmanville, WV to Charleston, WV covers 44.3 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 119, Ferry Street, MacCorkle Avenue Southeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.2 miles from Chapmanville, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Chapmanville, WV to Charleston, WV is easy. At 52m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WV 10 / Lincoln Highway): Navigation decision point; near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 119): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Chapmanville, WV to Charleston, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 596 ft to 945 ft elevation with about 819 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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