How far is Beckley, WV from Moorefield, WV?
The driving distance from Beckley, WV to Moorefield, WV is about 196 miles (315.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beckley and Moorefield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckley and Moorefield.
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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 left to continue on I 64 East: Lewisburg
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
69.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East, VA 159 South: Callaghan
1375 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Dunlap Creek Road
754 ft · 12 sec · Dunlap Creek Road
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Continue on Midland Trail
4.6 mi · 7 min · Midland Trail
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Turn left onto West Riverside Street
1333 ft · 31 sec · West Riverside Street
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Turn right onto East Hickory Street
135 m · 14 sec · East Hickory Street
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Turn left onto North Alleghany Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Alleghany Avenue
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Continue on Hot Springs Road
9.9 mi · 13 min · Hot Springs Road
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Continue on Sam Snead Highway
26.7 mi · 40 min · Sam Snead Highway
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Continue on Jackson River Road
16 mi · 22 min · Jackson River Road
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Continue on Potomac River Road
23.4 mi · 35 min · Potomac River Road
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Continue on Petersburg Pike
28.1 mi · 44 min · Petersburg Pike
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Turn right onto Virginia Avenue
12.3 mi · 18 min · Virginia Avenue
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Turn right onto Winchester Avenue
24 m · 2 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Winchester Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beckley and Moorefield.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 64 East
Merge slight left
69.8 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Beckley and Sunny near Moorefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beckley to Moorefield?
The road trip is about 196 miles (315.4 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?
Marlinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98 miles from Beckley and 98.1 miles from Moorefield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 8:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.41 one way or $54.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beckley and Sunny near Moorefield.
Stop Ideas Near Marlinton
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 Marlinton.
Clifton Forge
White Sulphur Springs
Alderson
Staunton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beckley and Moorefield. Straight-line distance: 149.32 mi (240.3 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 Moorefield
Town in Hardy County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 2,391 |
| Coordinates | 39.0623300, -78.9694700 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moorefield (-78.96947, 39.06233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $27.41 | $54.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.65 | $61.30 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.06 | $66.13 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.92 | $77.84 |
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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