Charleston, West Virginia to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

575.8 miles 926.6 km · straight line
690.9 miles estimated 1111.9 km · driving distance
13h 54min estimated drive time
$66 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
30° NNE bearing direction

How far is Charleston, West Virginia from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Charleston, West Virginia to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is 575.8 miles (926.6 km) as the crow flies. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is located NNE of Charleston, West Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 690.9 miles, taking about 13h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Charleston, West Virginia is in West Virginia, United States, while Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charleston, West Virginia and Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. 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 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 54min $66 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 41min $55–$104* Budget
Train ~18h 4min $83–$242* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, West Virginia & Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Charleston, West Virginia
38.35°N, 81.63°W
America/New_York
182m elevation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
45.42°N, 75.70°W
America/Toronto
70m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 192 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients