Charleston, West Virginia to Cleveland, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

284.3 miles 457.5 km · straight line
355.4 miles estimated 571.9 km · driving distance
7h 9min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
220° SW bearing direction

How far is Charleston, West Virginia from Cleveland, Tennessee?

The distance from Charleston, West Virginia to Cleveland, Tennessee is 284.3 miles (457.5 km) as the crow flies. Cleveland, Tennessee is located SW of Charleston, West Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 355.4 miles, taking about 7h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, West Virginia in West Virginia and Cleveland, Tennessee in Tennessee.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charleston, West Virginia and Cleveland, Tennessee. 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 Charleston, West Virginia to Cleveland, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 9min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 35min $28–$53* Budget
Train ~6h 48min $43–$124* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, West Virginia & Cleveland, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Charleston, West Virginia
38.35°N, 81.63°W
America/New_York
182m elevation
Cleveland, Tennessee
35.16°N, 84.88°W
America/New_York
265m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 95 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 87.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients