How far is Augusta, WV from Beckley, WV?

The driving distance from Augusta, WV to Beckley, WV is about 252.4 miles (406.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
252.41 mi
04h 24m
Flight
173.16 mi
278.67 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.16 mi
Kilometers
278.67 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.41 mi
Kilometers
406.21 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beckley
Tue, Apr 14, 7:37 PM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Wed, Apr 15, 12:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-14T15:13
Arrive Beckley
Tue, Apr 14, 7:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Marlinton
WV

Town in West Virginia

From Augusta
126 mi
02h 12m
To Beckley
126.4 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Beckley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Beckley.

  1. 1

    Start on Northwestern Turnpike

    2 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Turnpike

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Augusta–Ford Hill Road

    9.9 mi · 17 min · Augusta–Ford Hill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Ford Hill Road

    8.6 mi · 15 min · Ford Hill Road

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto McCauley Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · McCauley Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    20.3 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Brocks Gap Road

    16.4 mi · 24 min · Brocks Gap Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Lee Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lee Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Timber Way

    2077 ft · 39 sec · Timber Way

  10. 10

    Continue on Mayland Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Mayland Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    66.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Lexington, Charleston

    116.9 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Beckley, East Beckley

    2671 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Joe L. Smith Drive

    1 km · 1 min · Joe L. Smith Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left

    61 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Eisenhower Drive

    572 ft · 14 sec · South Eisenhower Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Worley Road

    534 ft · 29 sec · Worley Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Larew Avenue

    972 ft · 27 sec · Larew Avenue

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Kanawha Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Kanawha Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Kanawha Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Beckley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
117 mi · 47%
Mayland Road
70.4 mi · 28%
Brocks Gap Road
16.4 mi · 7%
Ford Hill Road
12 mi · 5%
Augusta–Ford Hill Road
9.87 mi · 4%
McCauley Road
1.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Lexington, Charleston

117 mi · 02h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.2 mi
173.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlinton
02h 12m from Augusta
Leave By
8:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Augusta and Chance Rain Showers near Beckley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Beckley?

The road trip is about 252.4 miles (406.2 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marlinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126 miles from Augusta and 126.4 miles from Beckley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.29 one way or $70.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Augusta and Chance Rain Showers near Beckley.

Stop Ideas Near Marlinton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marlinton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marlinton.

RAIL

Clifton Forge

51 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

White Sulphur Springs

52 mi away
315 West Main Street
RAIL

Alderson

74 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Staunton station

90 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 173.16 mi (278.67 km).

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#1 Augusta

Augusta is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2953800, -78.6377900
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Beckley

#2 Beckley

City in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States

Population15,805
Coordinates37.7781700, -81.1881600
Altitude738
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta–Ford Hill Road (-78.637746, 39.295367)
End: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043, 37.778209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 406 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.91 gal
33.72 L · about $35.29
Round trip
$70.59
17.82 gal · 67.44 L
Estimated CO2
79.2 kg one way
Round trip: 158.4 kg / 349 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.29 $70.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.46 $78.92
Premium $4.78 $42.57 $85.14
Diesel $5.62 $50.11 $100.22

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Beckley. The current time is 15:13:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.