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

217.6 miles 350.2 km · straight line
272 miles estimated 437.8 km · driving distance
5h 28min estimated drive time
$26 - $32 estimated fuel cost
~56min flight time
359° N bearing direction

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

The distance from Charleston, West Virginia to Cleveland, Ohio is 217.6 miles (350.2 km) as the crow flies. Cleveland, Ohio is located N of Charleston, West Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 272 miles, taking about 5h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 56min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, West Virginia in West Virginia and Cleveland, Ohio in Ohio.

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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 28min $26 - $32 Flexible stops
Fly ~56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 34min $22–$41* Budget
Train ~5h 12min $33–$95* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, West Virginia & Cleveland, Ohio

Quick Facts

Charleston, West Virginia
38.35°N, 81.63°W
America/New_York
182m elevation
Cleveland, Ohio
41.50°N, 81.69°W
America/New_York
199m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 73 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 18 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 114.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients