Charleston, West Virginia to Columbia, South Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Charleston, West Virginia from Columbia, South Carolina?
The distance from Charleston, West Virginia to Columbia, South Carolina is 302.4 miles (486.6 km) as the crow flies. Columbia, South Carolina is located S of Charleston, West Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 378 miles, taking about 7h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, West Virginia in West Virginia and Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina.
This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time.
Coordinates come from public place data for Charleston, West Virginia and Columbia, South Carolina. 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 Columbia, South Carolina
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 101 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
- You could travel this distance about 82.4 times to circle the Earth's equator