How far is Beckley, WV from Point Pleasant, WV?
The driving distance from Beckley, WV to Point Pleasant, WV is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of West Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beckley and Point Pleasant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckley and Point Pleasant.
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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 left to continue on I 64 West: Huntington
17.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 35: Winfield, Point Pleasant
2419 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Scott Depot
674 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Fruth-Lanham Highway
34.1 mi · 39 min · Fruth-Lanham Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
69 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Viand Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beckley and Point Pleasant.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Virginia Turnpike
Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
56 mi · 01h 07m
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 Cloudy leaving Beckley and Mostly Sunny near Point Pleasant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beckley to Point Pleasant?
The road trip is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Beckley and 56.2 miles from Point Pleasant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.73 one way or $31.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Beckley and Mostly Sunny near Point Pleasant.
Stop Ideas Near Charleston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
St Albans Municipal Utility
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Charleston.
Charleston
Montgomery
Thurmond
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beckley and Point Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 89.86 mi (144.62 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 Point Pleasant
City and the county seat of Mason County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 4,017 |
| Coordinates | 38.8445300, -82.1370900 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Point Pleasant (-82.13709, 38.84453)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $15.73 | $31.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.58 | $35.17 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.97 | $37.94 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.33 | $44.65 |
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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