How far is Beckley, WV from Paden City, WV?
The driving distance from Beckley, WV to Paden City, WV is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m 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 03h 23m.
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
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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 Paden City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckley and Paden City.
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Start on North Kanawha Street
50 m · 11 sec · North Kanawha Street
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Turn left onto West Prince Street
2353 ft · 1 min · West Prince Street
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Turn straight onto West Neville Street
933 ft · 19 sec · West Neville Street
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Continue on Harper Road
1.8 mi · 5 min · Harper Road
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Take the ramp right
1656 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
56 mi · 1 hr 7 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
1956 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
41 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Emerson Avenue
5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue
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Continue on State Route 2
11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2
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Continue on 2nd Street
16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Wells Street
4.1 mi · 5 min · Wells Street
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Turn left onto Robinson Street
43 m · 12 sec · Robinson Street
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Turn left
23 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beckley and Paden City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Beckley and Chance Rain Showers near Paden City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beckley to Paden City?
The road trip is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?
Ripley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.8 miles from Beckley and 87.8 miles from Paden City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.56 one way or $49.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Beckley and Chance Rain Showers near Paden City.
Stop Ideas Near Ripley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Huntington
Montgomery
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beckley and Paden City. Straight-line distance: 126.8 mi (204.06 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 Paden City
City in West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 2,336 |
| Coordinates | 39.6028500, -80.9367700 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paden City (-80.93677, 39.60285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $24.56 | $49.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.46 | $54.92 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.62 | $59.25 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.87 | $69.74 |
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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