How far is Beckley, WV from Ravenswood, WV?
The driving distance from Beckley, WV to Ravenswood, WV is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
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.
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beckley and Ravenswood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckley and Ravenswood.
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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
43 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Ravenswood
680 ft · 17 sec
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
103 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
2227 ft · 48 sec
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Continue straight
3145 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
16 m · 2 sec · Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beckley and Ravenswood.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Beckley and Partly Sunny near Ravenswood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beckley to Ravenswood?
The road trip is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Coal Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Beckley and 53.6 miles from Ravenswood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.97 one way or $29.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Beckley and Partly Sunny near Ravenswood.
Stop Ideas Near Coal Fork
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
Charleston City Hall
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coal Fork.
Charleston
Montgomery
Thurmond
Prince
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beckley and Ravenswood. Straight-line distance: 86.59 mi (139.35 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 Ravenswood
City in West Virginia
| Population | 3,616 |
| Coordinates | 38.9481400, -81.7609600 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ravenswood (-81.76096, 38.94814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.97 | $29.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.74 | $33.48 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.06 | $36.12 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.26 | $42.52 |
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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