Charleston, West Virginia to Gallatin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

297 miles 478 km · straight line
371.3 miles estimated 597.5 km · driving distance
7h 28min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
244° WSW bearing direction

How far is Charleston, West Virginia from Gallatin?

The distance from Charleston, West Virginia to Gallatin is 297 miles (478 km) as the crow flies. Gallatin is located WSW of Charleston, West Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 371.3 miles, taking about 7h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, West Virginia in West Virginia and Gallatin in Tennessee.

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. 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 Gallatin. 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 Gallatin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 28min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 58min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 6min $45–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, West Virginia & Gallatin

Quick Facts

Charleston, West Virginia
38.35°N, 81.63°W
America/New_York
182m elevation
Gallatin
36.39°N, 86.45°W
America/Chicago
164m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients