Charleston, West Virginia to Rome, Georgia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

344.4 miles 554.2 km · straight line
413.2 miles estimated 665 km · driving distance
8h 19min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
216° SW bearing direction

How far is Charleston, West Virginia from Rome, Georgia?

The distance from Charleston, West Virginia to Rome, Georgia is 344.4 miles (554.2 km) as the crow flies. Rome, Georgia is located SW of Charleston, West Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 413.2 miles, taking about 8h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, West Virginia in West Virginia and Rome, Georgia in Georgia.

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 Rome, Georgia. 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 Rome, Georgia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 19min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 59min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 54min $50–$145* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, West Virginia & Rome, Georgia

Quick Facts

Charleston, West Virginia
38.35°N, 81.63°W
America/New_York
182m elevation
Rome, Georgia
34.26°N, 85.16°W
America/New_York
187m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients