How far is Beckley, WV from Bluewell, WV?
The driving distance from Beckley, WV to Bluewell, WV is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beckley and Bluewell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckley and Bluewell.
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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
2002 ft · 1 min · West Prince Street
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Turn left onto Robert C. Byrd Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
883 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Coalfields Expressway
681 ft · 8 sec · Coalfields Expressway
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Keep slight left
2304 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
32.7 mi · 35 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 460: Princeton, Pearisburg VA
2374 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Big Laurel Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Big Laurel Highway
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Turn right onto Princeton-Ingleside Road
113 m · 8 sec · Princeton-Ingleside Road
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Continue on Ingleside Road
2486 ft · 52 sec · Ingleside Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn slight left onto New Hope Road
9.8 mi · 17 min · New Hope Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
771 ft · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Old Wv 20
33 m · 5 sec · Old Wv 20
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Wv 20
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beckley and Bluewell.
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
32.7 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Beckley and Chance Rain Showers near Bluewell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beckley to Bluewell?
The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Beckley and 24.8 miles from Bluewell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.93 one way or $13.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Beckley and Chance Rain Showers near Bluewell.
Stop Ideas Near Athens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Athens.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beckley and Bluewell. Straight-line distance: 32.4 mi (52.15 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 Bluewell
Bluewell is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.3126200, -81.2598200 |
| Altitude | 791 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bluewell (-81.25982, 37.31262)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.36 | $16.72 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
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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