How far is Beckley, WV from Philippi, WV?
The driving distance from Beckley, WV to Philippi, WV is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beckley and Philippi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckley and Philippi.
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Start on North Kanawha Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Kanawha Street
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Turn right onto Robert C. Byrd Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
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Continue on Robert C. Byrd Drive
3.3 mi · 6 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
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Take the exit right toward US 19 North: Summersville
67.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit right toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
1643 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
40.2 mi · 43 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33, US 48, US 119: Weston, Buckhannon
1378 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 33 West, , US 119 South
74 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Corridor H
11.8 mi · 14 min · Corridor H
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Take the exit slight right
1054 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
6.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight right
54 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Philippi Road
2 mi · 3 min · Philippi Road
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Continue on Buckhannon Road
9.6 mi · 14 min · Buckhannon Road
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Continue on Mansfield Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · Mansfield Drive
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Turn right onto North Main Street
824 ft · 16 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
148 m · 10 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
33 m · 5 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beckley and Philippi.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 19 North
Take the exit right toward US 19 North: Summersville
67.2 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Beckley and Mostly Sunny near Philippi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beckley to Philippi?
The road trip is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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 72.8 miles from Beckley and 72.8 miles from Philippi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 12:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.36 one way or $40.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beckley and Mostly Sunny near Philippi.
Stop Ideas Near Sutton
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 Sutton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beckley and Philippi. Straight-line distance: 113.44 mi (182.57 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 Philippi
City in Barbour County, West Virginia
| Population | 3,239 |
| Coordinates | 39.1523200, -80.0403600 |
| Altitude | 397 |
| Country | United States |
End: Philippi (-80.04036, 39.15232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $20.36 | $40.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.77 | $45.53 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.56 | $49.12 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.91 | $57.81 |
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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