How far is Beckley, WV from Fayetteville, WV?
The driving distance from Beckley, WV to Fayetteville, WV is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckley and Fayetteville.
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Start on North Kanawha Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Kanawha Street
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Turn right onto Robert C. Byrd Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
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Continue on Robert C. Byrd Drive
3.3 mi · 6 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
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Take the exit right toward US 19 North: Summersville
12.2 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 16, CR 21/18: North Oah Hill
1405 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Lochgelly Road
154 m · 17 sec · Lochgelly Road
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Turn left onto Old Fayettesville Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Old Fayettesville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beckley and Fayetteville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 19 North
Take the exit right toward US 19 North: Summersville
12.2 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Beckley and Partly Sunny near Fayetteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beckley to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mount Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Beckley and 10.8 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Beckley and Partly Sunny near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Hope
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 Mount Hope.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beckley and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 19.53 mi (31.43 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 Fayetteville
Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia
| Population | 2,684 |
| Coordinates | 38.0528900, -81.1039900 |
| Altitude | 554 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fayetteville (-81.10399, 38.05289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
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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