How far is Beckley, WV from Augusta, WV?

The driving distance from Beckley, WV to Augusta, WV is about 246.3 miles (396.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 16m 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
246.31 mi
05h 08m
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
246.31 mi
Kilometers
396.4 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Tue, Apr 14, 4:31 PM EDT
Return by in Beckley
Tue, Apr 14, 9:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beckley
2026-04-14T11:23
Arrive Augusta
Tue, Apr 14, 4:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 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
6:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beckley
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
Buckhannon
WV

City in Upshur County, West Virginia

From Beckley
123.1 mi
02h 34m
To Augusta
123.2 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Kanawha Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Kanawha Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Robert C. Byrd Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Robert C. Byrd Drive

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

  4. 4

    Take the exit right toward US 19 North: Summersville

    67.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg

    1643 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    40.2 mi · 43 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33, US 48, US 119: Weston, Buckhannon

    1378 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 33 West, , US 119 South

    74 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Corridor H

    40.5 mi · 47 min · Corridor H

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Parsons Road

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Parsons Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    2187 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Spruce Street

    156 m · 7 sec · Spruce Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto East Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left

    21 mi · 24 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Laurel Dale Access Road

    3066 ft · 55 sec · Laurel Dale Access Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Laurel Dale Road

    12.7 mi · 19 min · Laurel Dale Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on New Creek Y

    17.8 mi · 27 min · New Creek Y

  19. 19

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.9 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Northwestern Turnpike

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Northwestern Turnpike

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Turnpike

Car Route Details

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

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
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 19 North
67.2 mi · 27%
Corridor H
40.5 mi · 16%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
40.2 mi · 16%
New Creek Y
17.8 mi · 7%
Parsons Road
14.7 mi · 6%
Pennsylvania Avenue
13.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 19 North

Take the exit right toward US 19 North: Summersville

67.2 mi · 01h 22m

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
05h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.1 mi
173.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckhannon
02h 34m from Beckley
Leave By
6:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 246.3 miles (396.4 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?

Buckhannon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.1 miles from Beckley and 123.2 miles from Augusta.

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 73.1 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 6:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.42 one way or $68.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Beckley

#1 Beckley

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

Population15,805
Coordinates37.7781700, -81.1881600
Altitude738
CountryUnited States
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#2 Augusta

Augusta is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2953800, -78.6377900
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Start: Beckley (-81.18816, 37.77817)
End: Augusta (-78.63779, 39.29538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.69 gal
32.9 L · about $34.42
Round trip
$68.84
17.38 gal · 65.8 L
Estimated CO2
77.2 kg one way
Round trip: 154.5 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.42 $68.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.49 $76.98
Premium $4.78 $41.52 $83.04
Diesel $5.62 $48.87 $97.75

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 Beckley and Augusta. The current time is 11:23:10.

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.