How far is Beckley, WV from Oak Hill, WV?

The driving distance from Beckley, WV to Oak Hill, WV is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
126.91 mi
02h 29m
Flight
79.59 mi
128.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.59 mi
Kilometers
128.08 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.91 mi
Kilometers
204.24 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Hill
Thu, Jun 4, 6:58 AM EDT
Return by in Beckley
Thu, Jun 4, 9:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beckley
2026-06-04T04:28
Arrive Oak Hill
Thu, Jun 4, 6:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beckley
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
64 mi
01h 14m
To Oak Hill
62.9 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Thu, Jun 4 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beckley and Oak Hill.

  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

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    969 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    2065 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    16.8 mi · 18 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 16: Big Otter

    1086 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto WV 16 North: Grantsville

    29 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Big Otter Highway

    18.9 mi · 28 min · Big Otter Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mill Stone Road

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Mill Stone Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Market Street

    2550 ft · 51 sec · Market Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Little Kanawha Parkway

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Little Kanawha Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Wright Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Wright Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Wright Road

    2881 ft · 2 min · Wright Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Wright Road

    12 m · 2 sec · Wright Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wright Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 19 North
67.9 mi · 53%
Big Otter Highway
20.7 mi · 16%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
16.8 mi · 13%
Mill Stone Road
11.3 mi · 9%
Robert C. Byrd Drive
4.58 mi · 4%
Little Kanawha Parkway
3.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 19 North

Take the exit right toward US 19 North: Summersville

67.3 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.3 mi
79.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
01h 14m from Beckley
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Beckley and Areas Of Fog near Oak Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beckley to Oak Hill?

The road trip is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64 miles from Beckley and 62.9 miles from Oak Hill.

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

The direct path is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.75 one way or $35.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Beckley and Areas Of Fog near Oak Hill.

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 Oak Hill. Straight-line distance: 79.59 mi (128.08 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
Oak Hill

#2 Oak Hill

City in West Virginia

Population8,028
Coordinates38.9223100, -81.0184400
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043, 37.778209)
End: County Route 35/21 (-81.0184, 38.922229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.48 gal
16.95 L · about $17.75
Round trip
$35.49
8.96 gal · 33.9 L
Estimated CO2
39.8 kg one way
Round trip: 79.6 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.75 $35.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.84 $39.68
Premium $4.78 $21.41 $42.81
Diesel $5.62 $25.20 $50.39

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 · Jun 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Beckley and Oak Hill. The current time is 04:28:50.

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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.