How far is Beckley, WV from Lesage, WV?
The driving distance from Beckley, WV to Lesage, WV is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beckley and Lesage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckley and Lesage.
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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 left to continue on I 64 West: Huntington
40.5 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 2, WV 193: Barboursville
1513 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Big Ben Bowen Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Big Ben Bowen Highway
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Turn right onto Ohio River Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Ohio River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ohio River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beckley and Lesage.
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 Clear leaving Beckley and Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny near Lesage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beckley to Lesage?
The road trip is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Coal Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Beckley and 53 miles from Lesage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.36 one way or $30.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Beckley and Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny near Lesage.
Stop Ideas Near Coal Fork
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
Charleston City Hall
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coal Fork.
Charleston
Montgomery
Thurmond
Prince
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beckley and Lesage. Straight-line distance: 78.57 mi (126.44 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 Lesage
Lesage is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.5064700, -82.2984800 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lesage (-82.29848, 38.50647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.11 | $15.36 | $30.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.54 | $16.96 | $33.93 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $18.67 | $37.33 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $23.79 | $47.57 |
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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