How far is Beckley, WV from Barrackville, WV?

The driving distance from Beckley, WV to Barrackville, WV is about 154.9 miles (249.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
154.93 mi
03h 04m
Flight
131.35 mi
211.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.35 mi
Kilometers
211.38 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.93 mi
Kilometers
249.33 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barrackville
Tue, Apr 14, 2:21 PM EDT
Return by in Beckley
Tue, Apr 14, 5:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beckley
2026-04-14T11:17
Arrive Barrackville
Tue, Apr 14, 2:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:52 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
Sutton
WV

Town in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA

From Beckley
77.5 mi
01h 32m
To Barrackville
77.4 mi
01h 32m

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
83°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Beckley and Barrackville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    77.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont

    2164 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    1.3 km · 2 min · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector

    37 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    938 ft · 24 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector

    39 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    943 ft · 25 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  13. 13

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    2155 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    785 ft · 23 sec · Jackson Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Cleveland Avenue

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Barrackville Road

    1035 ft · 28 sec · Barrackville Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Pike Street

    3151 ft · 1 min · Pike Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pike Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
77.4 mi · 50%
US 19 North
67.2 mi · 43%
Robert C. Byrd Drive
4.58 mi · 3%
Cleveland Avenue
1.66 mi · 1%
Fairmont Gateway Connector
1.21 mi · 1%
North Kanawha Street
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

77.4 mi · 01h 23m

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
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
131.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
01h 32m from Beckley
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Beckley and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barrackville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.9 miles (249.3 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Beckley and 77.4 miles from Barrackville.

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

The direct path is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.67 one way or $43.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Beckley and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barrackville.

Stop Ideas Near Sutton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sutton, 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 Sutton.

RAIL

Montgomery

76 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

85 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Charleston

89 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Prince

95 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beckley and Barrackville. Straight-line distance: 131.35 mi (211.38 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
Barrackville

#2 Barrackville

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

Population1,270
Coordinates39.5037000, -80.1667500
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: Beckley (-81.18816, 37.77817)
End: Barrackville (-80.16675, 39.5037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.47 gal
20.69 L · about $21.67
Round trip
$43.33
10.94 gal · 41.38 L
Estimated CO2
48.6 kg one way
Round trip: 97.2 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.67 $43.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.23 $48.45
Premium $4.78 $26.14 $52.27
Diesel $5.62 $30.76 $61.53

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 Barrackville. The current time is 11:17:07.

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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.