How far is Barboursville, WV from Beckley, WV?

The driving distance from Barboursville, WV to Beckley, WV is about 103.1 miles (166 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
103.15 mi
01h 44m
Flight
74.32 mi
119.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.32 mi
Kilometers
119.6 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.15 mi
Kilometers
166 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beckley
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM EDT
Return by in Barboursville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barboursville
2026-04-22T21:26
Arrive Beckley
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barboursville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Marmet
WV

City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Barboursville
50.1 mi
00h 52m
To Beckley
53 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    116 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    2149 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Midland Trail

    1126 ft · 26 sec · Midland Trail

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Big Ben Bowen Highway

    1034 ft · 29 sec · Big Ben Bowen Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    96.4 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 3: Beckley

    1640 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Harper Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Harper Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Neville Street

    2913 ft · 1 min · West Neville Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Heber Street

    46 m · 7 sec · South Heber Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Kanawha Street

    37 m · 2 sec · North Kanawha Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Kanawha Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Big Ben Bowen Highway
96.8 mi · 94%
Harper Road
1.89 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.6 mi · 1%
West Neville Street
0.55 mi · 1%
WV 3
0.31 mi
Midland Trail
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Big Ben Bowen Highway

Merge slight left

96.4 mi · 01h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
74.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marmet
00h 52m from Barboursville
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Barboursville 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 Barboursville to Beckley?

The road trip is about 103.1 miles (166 km) and usually takes 01h 44m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marmet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Barboursville and 53 miles from Beckley.

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

The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.42 one way or $28.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Barboursville and Chance Rain Showers near Beckley.

Stop Ideas Near Marmet

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Marmet and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Park
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

City Park

Dunbar , WV
1300 City Park Rd, Dunbar, WV 25064
Rating 4.2/5 108 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.3 mi away

Charleston City Hall

Charleston , WV
501 Virginia St E, Charleston, WV 25301
Rating 3.3/5 7 reviews City Hall
Charleston Sanitary Board
Nearby stop 8.9 mi away

Charleston Sanitary Board

Charleston , WV
208 26th St W, Charleston, WV 25387
Rating 3.1/5 112 reviews Water utility company
Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 4.7 mi away

Parks and Recreation

Charleston , WV
1900 Kanawha Blvd E Unit 3, Charleston, WV 25305
Rating 4.6/5 12 reviews State government office,Recreation center,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Charleston

14 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

22 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

53 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

62 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barboursville and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 74.32 mi (119.6 km).

Barboursville

#1 Barboursville

Village in Cabell County, West Virginia, United States

Population4,228
Coordinates38.4095300, -82.2945900
Altitude177
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: Main Street (-82.294593, 38.40952)
End: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043, 37.778209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.78 L · about $14.42
Round trip
$28.84
7.28 gal · 27.56 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.42 $28.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.12 $32.24
Premium $4.78 $17.39 $34.78
Diesel $5.62 $20.47 $40.94

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Barboursville and Beckley. The current time is 21:26:11.

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.