How far is Beckley, WV from Charleston, WV?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Beckley and Charleston is 46.31 miles (74.53 km).
Flight distance from Beckley, WV to Charleston, WV is 46.31 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Beckley, West Virginia to Charleston, West Virginia is: 58.81 miles (94.65 km) by car.
Driving from Beckley to Charleston will take approximately 01 hours 02 minutes.
#1 Beckley
City in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15805 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°46'41"N 81°11'17"W |
| Latitude | 37.7781700 |
| Longitude | -81.1881600 |
| Altitude | 738 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia. It is located on the Kanawha River in the eastern part of the state. Charleston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the West Virginia State Capitol and the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences.
| Population | 45879 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°20'59"N 81°37'57"W |
| Latitude | 38.3498200 |
| Longitude | -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Charleston: Dickinson Street (-81.632578,38.349779)
Estimated Travel Time Between Beckley and Charleston
The distance between Beckley and Charleston is 95 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 03 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Beckley and Charleston. The current time is 00:07:03.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 57 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 28 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 10 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 58 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 50 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 47 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 44 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.86 liters (2.08 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Beckley and Charleston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Beckley to Charleston is $7.02 (diesel $8.8).
West Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.38 | $3.73 | $4.07 | $4.24 |
| Total | $7.02 | $7.74 | $8.45 | $8.8 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in West Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.383 (Diesel $4.238) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Beckley and Charleston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
