How far is Richwood, WV from Charleston, WV?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Richwood and Charleston is 60.25 miles (96.96 km).
Flight distance from Richwood, WV to Charleston, WV is 60.25 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Richwood to Charleston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Richwood, West Virginia to Charleston, West Virginia is: 105.72 miles (170.15 km) by car.
Driving from Richwood to Charleston will take approximately 01 hours 48 minutes.
#1 Richwood
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 1842 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°13'29"N 80°31'59"W |
| Latitude | 38.2248400 |
| Longitude | -80.5331400 |
| Altitude | 673 |
| 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 Richwood and Charleston
The distance between Richwood and Charleston is 170 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 53 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 Richwood and Charleston. The current time is 04:34:18.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 31 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 38 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 06 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 30 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 24 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 19 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.12 liters (3.73 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Richwood and Charleston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Richwood to Charleston is $12.62 (diesel $15.81).
West Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.38 | $3.73 | $4.07 | $4.24 |
| Total | $12.62 | $13.91 | $15.19 | $15.81 |
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 Richwood and Charleston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
