Bloomington, Indiana to Charleston, West Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

269.6 miles 433.9 km · straight line
337 miles estimated 542.4 km · driving distance
6h 47min estimated drive time
$32 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
101° E bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Charleston, West Virginia?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Charleston, West Virginia is 269.6 miles (433.9 km) as the crow flies. Charleston, West Virginia is located E of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 337 miles, taking about 6h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana and Charleston, West Virginia in West Virginia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bloomington, Indiana and Charleston, West Virginia. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bloomington, Indiana to Charleston, West Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 47min $32 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 8min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 27min $40–$118* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Charleston, West Virginia

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m elevation
Charleston, West Virginia
38.35°N, 81.63°W
America/New_York
182m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 90 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 92.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients