How far is Beckley, WV from Grafton, WV?

The driving distance from Beckley, WV to Grafton, WV is about 152.2 miles (245 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.22 mi
03h 04m
Flight
125.09 mi
201.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.09 mi
Kilometers
201.32 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.22 mi
Kilometers
244.97 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grafton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Return by in Beckley
Thu, Apr 23, 7:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beckley
2026-04-23T01:22
Arrive Grafton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beckley
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Sutton
WV

Town in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA

From Beckley
76.1 mi
01h 32m
To Grafton
76.1 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beckley and Grafton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beckley and Grafton.

  1. 1

    Start on North Kanawha Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Kanawha Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Robert C. Byrd Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Robert C. Byrd Drive

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

  4. 4

    Take the exit right toward US 19 North: Summersville

    67.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg

    1643 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport

    2778 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    44 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    12.7 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Trap Springs Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Trap Springs Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2909 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Saint John Street

    10 m · 2 sec · Saint John Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint John Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beckley and Grafton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 19 North
67.2 mi · 44%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
60.7 mi · 40%
Robert C. Byrd Drive
4.58 mi · 3%
Trap Springs Road
2.42 mi · 2%
North Kanawha Street
0.75 mi
US 50
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

US 19 North

Take the exit right toward US 19 North: Summersville

67.2 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
125.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
01h 32m from Beckley
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Beckley and Mostly Sunny near Grafton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beckley to Grafton?

The road trip is about 152.2 miles (245 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Beckley and 76.1 miles from Grafton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.27 one way or $42.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beckley and Mostly Sunny near Grafton.

Stop Ideas Near Sutton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sutton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sutton.

RAIL

Montgomery

76 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

85 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Charleston

89 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Prince

95 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beckley and Grafton. Straight-line distance: 125.09 mi (201.32 km).

Beckley

#1 Beckley

City in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States

Population15,805
Coordinates37.7781700, -81.1881600
Altitude738
CountryUnited States
Grafton

#2 Grafton

Town in West Virginia

Population4,968
Coordinates39.3409200, -80.0189700
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Beckley (-81.18816, 37.77817)
End: Grafton (-80.01897, 39.34092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.37 gal
20.33 L · about $21.27
Round trip
$42.54
10.74 gal · 40.66 L
Estimated CO2
47.7 kg one way
Round trip: 95.4 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.27 $42.54
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.78 $47.57
Premium $4.78 $25.66 $51.32
Diesel $5.62 $30.20 $60.40

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Beckley and Grafton. The current time is 01:22:15.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.