How far is Beckley, WV from Alum Creek, WV?
The driving distance from Beckley, WV to Alum Creek, WV is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beckley and Alum Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckley and Alum Creek.
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Start on North Kanawha Street
50 m · 11 sec · North Kanawha Street
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Turn left onto West Prince Street
2353 ft · 1 min · West Prince Street
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Turn straight onto West Neville Street
933 ft · 19 sec · West Neville Street
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Continue on Harper Road
1.8 mi · 5 min · Harper Road
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Take the ramp right
1656 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
49.5 mi · 59 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 61: MacCorkle Avenue
2115 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WV 61 North: MacCorkle Avenue West
1846 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on MacCorkle Avenue Southeast
5.4 mi · 8 min · MacCorkle Avenue Southeast
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Keep slight right to continue on MacCorkle Avenue Southeast
1620 ft · 32 sec · MacCorkle Avenue Southeast
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Turn left
1956 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Corridor G
7.2 mi · 9 min · Corridor G
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Turn right onto Childress Road
4 mi · 7 min · Childress Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Childress Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beckley and Alum Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Virginia Turnpike
Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
49.5 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Beckley and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alum Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beckley to Alum Creek?
The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Mount Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Beckley and 35.1 miles from Alum Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.82 one way or $19.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Beckley and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alum Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Hope
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belle City Offices
Smithers Municipal Building
Montgomery Sanitary Plant
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Hope.
Montgomery
Charleston
Thurmond
Prince
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beckley and Alum Creek. Straight-line distance: 48.6 mi (78.22 km).
#1 Beckley
City in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,805 |
| Coordinates | 37.7781700, -81.1881600 |
| Altitude | 738 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alum Creek
Census-designated place in West Virginia, USA
| Population | 1,749 |
| Coordinates | 38.2867600, -81.8051300 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alum Creek (-81.80513, 38.28676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $9.82 | $19.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.98 | $21.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.85 | $23.70 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.95 | $27.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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