How far is Chester, WV from Charleston, WV?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Chester and Charleston is 166.46 miles (267.89 km).
Flight distance from Chester, WV to Charleston, WV is 166.46 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 24 minutes to travel from Chester to Charleston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Chester, West Virginia to Charleston, West Virginia is: 221.03 miles (355.71 km) by car.
Driving from Chester to Charleston will take approximately 03 hours 37 minutes.
#1 Chester
City in West Virginia, USA
| Population | 2313 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°36'47"N 80°33'46"W |
| Latitude | 40.6131200 |
| Longitude | -80.5628500 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| 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 Chester and Charleston
The distance between Chester and Charleston is 356 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 57 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 Chester and Charleston. The current time is 08:15:05.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 21 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 31 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 25 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 41 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 09 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 56 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 45 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 29.52 liters (7.8 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chester and Charleston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chester to Charleston is $26.39 (diesel $33.05).
West Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.38 | $3.73 | $4.07 | $4.24 |
| Total | $26.39 | $29.08 | $31.76 | $33.05 |
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 December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Chester and Charleston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
