How far is Beckley, WV from Ranson, WV?
The driving distance from Beckley, WV to Ranson, WV is about 265.9 miles (427.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.2 miles (335 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m 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 04h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beckley and Ranson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckley and Ranson.
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Start on North Kanawha Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Kanawha Street
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Turn left onto Larew Avenue
972 ft · 29 sec · Larew Avenue
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Turn right onto Worley Road
534 ft · 24 sec · Worley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Eisenhower Drive
572 ft · 19 sec · South Eisenhower Drive
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Turn left
13 m · 1 sec
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Turn right onto Joe L. Smith Drive
1.1 km · 56 sec · Joe L. Smith Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East: Lewisburg
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
146.9 mi · 2 hr 38 min
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Keep slight left
94.2 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 7: Winchester, Berryville
1055 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
95 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Berryville Pike
3.5 mi · 5 min · Berryville Pike
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Continue on Harry Byrd Highway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Harry Byrd Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 340: Berryville, Charles Town
837 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Lord Fairfax Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Lord Fairfax Highway
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Continue on Berryville Pike
5.4 mi · 8 min · Berryville Pike
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Turn left onto Augustine Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Augustine Avenue
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Continue on South West Street
643 ft · 26 sec · South West Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
1152 ft · 27 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North George Street
1209 ft · 22 sec · North George Street
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Continue on South Fairfax Boulevard
1127 ft · 38 sec · South Fairfax Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout toward Lancaster Circle
138 m · 8 sec · Lancaster Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lancaster Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beckley and Ranson.
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 64 East
Merge slight left
147 mi · 02h 38m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Beckley and Sunny near Ranson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beckley to Ranson?
The road trip is about 265.9 miles (427.9 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?
Marlinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.9 miles from Beckley and 133 miles from Ranson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.2 miles (335 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.7 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 7:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.15 one way or $74.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beckley and Sunny near Ranson.
Stop Ideas Near Marlinton
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 Marlinton.
Clifton Forge
White Sulphur Springs
Alderson
Staunton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beckley and Ranson. Straight-line distance: 208.13 mi (334.96 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 Ranson
City in West Virginia
| Population | 4,941 |
| Coordinates | 39.2951000, -77.8605500 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ranson (-77.86055, 39.2951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 428 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $37.15 | $74.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $41.54 | $83.09 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $44.82 | $89.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $52.75 | $105.51 |
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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