How far is Beckley, WV from Boaz, WV?
The driving distance from Beckley, WV to Boaz, WV is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
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.
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beckley and Boaz.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckley and Boaz.
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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
56 mi · 1 hr 7 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
73.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg
1609 ft · 42 sec
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Merge left onto Corridor D
2685 ft · 40 sec · Corridor D
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 618
1055 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
2094 ft · 55 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
2541 ft · 2 min · Harrison Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 29th Street
1047 ft · 36 sec · 29th Street
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Turn right onto Fairview Avenue
2432 ft · 1 min · Fairview Avenue
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Continue on Foley Avenue
1665 ft · 59 sec · Foley Avenue
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Turn right onto Broad Street
649 ft · 28 sec · Broad Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 36th Street
1957 ft · 57 sec · 36th Street
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Turn right onto Emerson Avenue
2840 ft · 1 min · Emerson Avenue
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Turn left onto Rosemar Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Rosemar Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Williams Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Williams Highway
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Turn left
152 m · 27 sec
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Turn left
23 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beckley and Boaz.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 77 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
73.3 mi · 01h 19m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Boaz.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beckley to Boaz?
The road trip is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Sissonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.7 miles from Beckley and 71.7 miles from Boaz.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 12:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.04 one way or $40.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Beckley and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boaz.
Stop Ideas Near Sissonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sissonville.
Charleston
Montgomery
Huntington
Thurmond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beckley and Boaz. Straight-line distance: 110.7 mi (178.16 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 Boaz
Boaz is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.3614600, -81.5020700 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boaz (-81.50207, 39.36146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $20.04 | $40.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.41 | $44.82 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.18 | $48.35 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.46 | $56.91 |
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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