Trip from Vienna, WV to Charleston, WV

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Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

87.7 mi

141 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 17m ★

6 AM

1h 24m

8 AM

1h 37m

10 AM

1h 28m

12 PM

1h 27m

3 PM

1h 29m

5 PM

1h 36m

8 PM

1h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Vienna, WV

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capital city of West Virginia, United States

Charleston, WV

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Trip Overview

Connecting Vienna to Charleston, this 87.7-mile journey through West Virginia takes approximately 1 hour and 23 minutes. Because it is a relatively short trip, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend about $14 on fuel, making this an economical trip for your travel budget. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of the state, you will stay within a consistent geographic area for the duration of the ride. Overall, this is a straightforward local transit that allows for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

43.8 miles from Vienna, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route maintains a 0% highway share. You will navigate your way using a combination of Grand Central Avenue, Murdoch Avenue, and Ohio Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Grand Central Avenue, which highlights the frequent turns you will encounter throughout the trip. Because you are avoiding major highways, you should prepare for a more involved experience behind the wheel that demands your full attention. This drive is defined by its local character, offering a steady pace rather than the high speeds of a typical interstate corridor.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Grand Central Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Vienna, WV to Charleston, WV is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Vienna, WV to Charleston, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Grand Central Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Murdoch Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Ohio Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
6th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Green Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
5th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Camden Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Route 95	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Grand Central Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on 32nd Street

23 ft · 1 sec · 32nd Street

Turn left onto Grand Central Avenue

1.8 mi · 3 min · Grand Central Avenue

Continue on Murdoch Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Murdoch Avenue

Continue on Ohio Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · Ohio Avenue

Turn left onto 6th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · 6th Street

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

364 ft · 20 sec · Green Street

Turn left onto 5th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · 5th Street

Turn left onto Camden Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Camden Avenue

Continue on West Virginia Route 95

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95

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

0.2 mi · 29 sec · I 77, WV 2: Charleston

Merge slight left

73 mi · 1 hr 18 min

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

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Leon Sullivan Way, Capitol Street

Keep slight left to continue on Leon Sullivan Way

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Leon Sullivan Way

Turn right onto Washington Street East

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Washington Street East

Turn left onto Dickinson Street

413 ft · 11 sec · Dickinson Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Planning your departure is simple since the trip is short enough to be completed in under 90 minutes. You have the advantage of total flexibility, so you can easily head out whenever your schedule allows without needing to stress over complex pacing or multiple rest stops. Given that there are 0 planned stops in the data, try to take care of any personal needs before you depart Vienna. Since the route relies entirely on local roads like Murdoch and Ohio Avenues, keep a close eye on your navigation as you maneuver through the various turns. This local-heavy approach means you won't have to worry about long-haul highway fatigue, but stay alert for changes in speed limits as you move through local corridors.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 43.8 miles from Vienna, WV, or about 41m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 16m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 43.8 miles or 41m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Charleston, WV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Vienna, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Vienna, WV

This is one driving day of about 87.7 miles and 1h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Vienna, WV.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43.8 mi from Vienna, WV · 41m into the drive

city in Jackson County, Ohio, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wellston, OH

44 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

Meads, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wellston, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.8 miles from Vienna, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Charleston, WV

The final approach into Charleston, WV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Charleston, WV.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.71 one way

$27.43 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$15.00	$29.99
premium	$4.70	$16.23	$32.46
diesel	$5.61	$19.36	$38.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26.3	$9.21	$4.21
Efficient EV	21.9	$7.67	$3.51
EV Truck/SUV	35.1	$12.28	$5.61

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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.

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Origin

Vienna, WV

Evening in Vienna on Tuesday

Local time

7:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Charleston, WV

Evening in Charleston on Tuesday

Local time

7:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

3 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

1h 23m 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 Vienna, WV to Charleston, WV covers 87.7 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Grand Central Avenue, Murdoch Avenue, Ohio Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 43.8 miles from Vienna, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.71 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 Vienna, WV to Charleston, WV is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Vienna, WV to Charleston, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Vienna, WV to Charleston, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.