How far is Beckley, WV from Moundsville, WV?

The driving distance from Beckley, WV to Moundsville, WV is about 207.4 miles (333.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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
207.39 mi
03h 42m
Flight
149.94 mi
241.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.94 mi
Kilometers
241.3 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.39 mi
Kilometers
333.76 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moundsville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM EDT
Return by in Beckley
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beckley
2026-04-22T23:38
Arrive Moundsville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 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
Ravenswood
WV

City in West Virginia

From Beckley
103.6 mi
01h 51m
To Moundsville
103.8 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Kanawha Street

    50 m · 11 sec · North Kanawha Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Prince Street

    2353 ft · 1 min · West Prince Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto West Neville Street

    933 ft · 19 sec · West Neville Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Harper Road

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Harper Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1656 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    56 mi · 1 hr 7 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    41 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  13. 13

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  16. 16

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  18. 18

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    22.8 mi · 28 min · North State Rt. 2

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    1135 ft · 32 sec · 7th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    611 ft · 18 sec · Jefferson Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    12 m · 2 sec · 5th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
78.7 mi · 38%
West Virginia Turnpike
56 mi · 27%
North State Rt. 2
22.8 mi · 11%
2nd Street
16.9 mi · 8%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 6%
Emerson Avenue
5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

76.9 mi · 01h 23m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.5 mi
149.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ravenswood
01h 51m from Beckley
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Beckley and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Moundsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207.4 miles (333.8 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Ravenswood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.6 miles from Beckley and 103.8 miles from Moundsville.

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

The direct path is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.5 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 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.99 one way or $57.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Beckley and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Moundsville.

Stop Ideas Near Ravenswood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ravenswood, 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 Ravenswood.

RAIL

Charleston

67 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

84 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

92 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Montgomery

93 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beckley and Moundsville. Straight-line distance: 149.94 mi (241.3 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
Moundsville

#2 Moundsville

City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States

Population8,117
Coordinates39.9203500, -80.7431400
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043, 37.778209)
End: 5th Street (-80.743145, 39.920279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.32 gal
27.7 L · about $28.99
Round trip
$57.99
14.64 gal · 55.4 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.1 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.99 $57.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.42 $64.84
Premium $4.78 $34.97 $69.95
Diesel $5.62 $41.17 $82.34

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 Moundsville. The current time is 23:38:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.