How far is Beckley, WV from Ohio County, WV?

The driving distance from Beckley, WV to Ohio County, WV is about 225.1 miles (362.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m 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
225.15 mi
04h 33m
Flight
163.1 mi
262.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.1 mi
Kilometers
262.49 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.15 mi
Kilometers
362.35 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ohio County
Mon, Jul 27, 10:39 PM EDT
Return by in Beckley
Tue, Jul 28, 3:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beckley
2026-07-27T18:06
Arrive Ohio County
Mon, Jul 27, 10:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:54 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
112.6 mi
02h 16m
To Ohio County
112.6 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beckley and Ohio County.

  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

    23.7 mi · 30 min · North State Rt. 2

  19. 19

    Continue on Wheeling Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Wheeling Avenue

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    684 ft · 17 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    149 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    1135 ft · 22 sec · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 88 North: Oglebay Park

    1696 ft · 46 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto National Road

    2267 ft · 1 min · National Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Bethany Pike

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bethany Pike

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Warden Run Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Warden Run Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Peters Run Road

    1634 ft · 46 sec · Peters Run Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Stewarts Hill Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Stewarts Hill Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chapel Hill Road

    1656 ft · 1 min · Chapel Hill Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chapel Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
78.7 mi · 35%
West Virginia Turnpike
56 mi · 25%
North State Rt. 2
23.7 mi · 11%
2nd Street
16.9 mi · 7%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 5%
Wheeling Avenue
10.8 mi · 5%
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
04h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62 mi
163.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ravenswood
02h 16m from Beckley
Leave By
7:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Beckley and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ohio County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beckley to Ohio County?

The road trip is about 225.1 miles (362.3 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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 112.6 miles from Beckley and 112.6 miles from Ohio County.

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

The direct path is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 62 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 7:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.49 one way or $62.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beckley and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ohio County.

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 Ohio County. Straight-line distance: 163.1 mi (262.49 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
Ohio County

#2 Ohio County

County in West Virginia, United States

Population41,182
Coordinates40.0969200, -80.6190600
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Start: Beckley (-81.18816, 37.77817)
End: Ohio County (-80.61906, 40.09692)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.95 gal
30.08 L · about $31.49
Round trip
$62.98
15.9 gal · 60.16 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.3 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.49 $62.98
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.21 $70.42
Premium $4.78 $37.99 $75.97
Diesel $5.62 $44.71 $89.42

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 · Jul 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Beckley and Ohio County. The current time is 18:06:15.

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.