Charleston, West Virginia to College Station: Road Trip Guide & Distance

990.9 miles 1594.7 km · straight line
1189.1 miles estimated 1913.6 km · driving distance
23h 55min estimated drive time
$114 - $141 estimated fuel cost
~2h 30min flight time
242° WSW bearing direction

How far is Charleston, West Virginia from College Station?

The distance from Charleston, West Virginia to College Station is 990.9 miles (1594.7 km) as the crow flies. College Station is located WSW of Charleston, West Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1189.1 miles, taking about 23h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, West Virginia in West Virginia and College Station in Texas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charleston, West Virginia and College Station. 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 College Station

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 55min $114 - $141 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 42min $95–$178* Budget
Train ~31h 6min $143–$416* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, West Virginia & College Station

Quick Facts

Charleston, West Virginia
38.35°N, 81.63°W
America/New_York
182m elevation
College Station
30.63°N, 96.33°W
America/Chicago
103m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 330 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients