How far is Beckley, WV from Clendenin, WV?
The driving distance from Beckley, WV to Clendenin, WV is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Place in West Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beckley and Clendenin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckley and Clendenin.
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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 right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
19 mi · 20 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 119: Clendenin
1704 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right
82 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Spencer Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Spencer Road
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Continue on Beech Street
1873 ft · 50 sec · Beech Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Charleston Clendenin Road
1146 ft · 41 sec · Charleston Clendenin Road
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Turn left
670 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Maywood Avenue East
1269 ft · 54 sec · Maywood Avenue East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maywood Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beckley and Clendenin.
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
56 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Beckley and Sunny near Clendenin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beckley to Clendenin?
The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
East Bank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Beckley and 41.6 miles from Clendenin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.61 one way or $23.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beckley and Sunny near Clendenin.
Stop Ideas Near East Bank
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parks and Recreation
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Kanawha City Community Center
Belle City Offices
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Bank.
Montgomery
Charleston
Thurmond
Prince
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beckley and Clendenin. Straight-line distance: 49.86 mi (80.24 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 Clendenin
Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,098 |
| Coordinates | 38.4887100, -81.3481700 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clendenin (-81.34817, 38.48871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.61 | $23.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.98 | $25.95 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.00 | $28.00 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.48 | $32.96 |
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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