How far is Beckley, WV from MacArthur, WV?
The driving distance from Beckley, WV to MacArthur, WV is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.9 miles (3.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beckley and MacArthur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckley and MacArthur.
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Start on North Kanawha Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Kanawha Street
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Turn left onto Larew Avenue
972 ft · 29 sec · Larew Avenue
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Turn right onto Worley Road
534 ft · 24 sec · Worley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Eisenhower Drive
572 ft · 19 sec · South Eisenhower Drive
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Turn left
13 m · 1 sec
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Turn right onto Joe L. Smith Drive
1.1 km · 56 sec · Joe L. Smith Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Bluefield, Charleston
2011 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 77 North: Charleston
2342 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
2.1 mi · 2 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Virginia Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beckley and MacArthur.
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.
I 64 West
Merge slight left
3.29 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Beckley and Mostly Cloudy near MacArthur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beckley to MacArthur?
The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Daniels is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Beckley and 4.4 miles from MacArthur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.9 miles (3.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.28 one way or $2.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Beckley and Mostly Cloudy near MacArthur.
Stop Ideas Near Daniels
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 Daniels.
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Hinton
Thurmond
Alderson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beckley and MacArthur. Straight-line distance: 1.91 mi (3.07 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 MacArthur
MacArthur is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.7584500, -81.2126000 |
| Altitude | 742 |
| Country | United States |
End: MacArthur (-81.2126, 37.75845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $4.15 | $1.28 | $2.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.58 | $1.42 | $2.84 |
| Premium | $5.02 | $1.56 | $3.11 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $1.98 | $3.95 |
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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