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.
Midpoint
40.8 miles from Vienna, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 77
72.5 mi
1h 18m
West Virginia Route 95
1.9 mi
3m
Grand Central Avenue
1.8 mi
3m
Ohio Avenue
1.4 mi
2m
Murdoch Avenue
1.2 mi
2m
Camden Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
5th Street
0.7 mi
1m
6th Street
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 72.5 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vienna, WV and Charleston, WV.
1
Start on 32nd Street
24 ft·1 sec·32nd Street
2
Turn left onto WV 14
1.8 mi·3 min·Grand Central Avenue
3
Continue on WV 14
1.2 mi·2 min·Murdoch Avenue
4
Continue on WV 14
1.4 mi·2 min·Ohio Avenue
5
Turn left onto 6th Street
0.4 mi·1 min·6th Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto Green Street
363 ft·19 sec·Green Street
7
Turn left onto WV 14
0.7 mi·1 min·5th Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto WV 95
0.8 mi·1 min·Camden Avenue
9
Continue on WV 95
1.9 mi·3 min·West Virginia Route 95
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 77, WV 2: Charleston
11
Merge onto I 77; WV 2
73 mi·1 hr 18 min·I 77; WV 2
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward Leon Sullivan Way, Capitol Street
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward Leon Sullivan Way
14
Turn right onto US 60
0.1 mi·18 sec·Washington Street East
15
Turn left onto Dickinson Street
414 ft·9 sec·Dickinson Street
16
Arrive at destination
Dickinson Street
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 40.8 miles from Vienna, WV, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.5 miles.
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 18 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.8 miles or 51m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Charleston, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Vienna, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Vienna, WV
This is one driving day of about 81.7 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Vienna, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 77 for about 72.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 81.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.9 mi into trip|~10m in|Green Street
At end of road, turn right onto Green Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.9 mi into trip|~10m in|WV 14 / 5th Street
Turn left onto WV 14 / 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
81.1 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward Leon Sullivan Way, Capitol Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Leon Sullivan Way, Capitol Street
6
81.3 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Leon Sullivan Way
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Leon Sullivan Way
5
81.5 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|US 60 / Washington Street East
Turn right onto US 60 / Washington Street East
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.78 one way
$25.55 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$13.97
$27.94
premium
$4.70
$15.12
$30.24
diesel
$5.61
$18.04
$36.08
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.5
0
$8.58
$3.92
Efficient EV
20.4
0
$7.15
$3.27
EV Truck/SUV
32.7
0
$11.44
$5.23
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Vienna, WV
Late night
in Vienna on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Charleston, WV
Late night
in Charleston on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
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 36m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
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.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 72.5 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and West Virginia Route 95. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in near Green Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 36m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (Green Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (WV 14 / 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 81.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 81.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 72.5 miles on I 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (Green Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (WV 14 / 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 81.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Charleston, WV before heading back.
