How far is Beckley, WV from Shannondale, WV?

The driving distance from Beckley, WV to Shannondale, WV is about 271.2 miles (436.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.1 miles (334.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
271.15 mi
05h 09m
Flight
208.07 mi
334.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.07 mi
Kilometers
334.86 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.15 mi
Kilometers
436.37 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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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 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shannondale
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 PM EDT
Return by in Beckley
Thu, Apr 23, 9:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beckley
2026-04-23T10:49
Arrive Shannondale
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beckley
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Marlinton
WV

Town in West Virginia

From Beckley
135.5 mi
02h 34m
To Shannondale
135.6 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beckley and Shannondale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beckley and Shannondale.

  1. 1

    Start on North Kanawha Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Kanawha Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Larew Avenue

    972 ft · 29 sec · Larew Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Worley Road

    534 ft · 24 sec · Worley Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Eisenhower Drive

    572 ft · 19 sec · South Eisenhower Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left

    13 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Joe L. Smith Drive

    1.1 km · 56 sec · Joe L. Smith Drive

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East: Lewisburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    146.9 mi · 2 hr 38 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    94.2 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 7: Winchester, Berryville

    1055 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    95 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Berryville Pike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Berryville Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Harry Byrd Highway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Harry Byrd Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 340: Berryville, Charles Town

    837 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lord Fairfax Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Lord Fairfax Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Berryville Pike

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Berryville Pike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 115: Charles Town

    548 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Hillside Drive

    699 ft · 16 sec · Hillside Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Charles Town Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Charles Town Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Mission Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Mission Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lower Clubhouse Drive

    2073 ft · 2 min · Lower Clubhouse Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Red Oak Road

    804 ft · 42 sec · Red Oak Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Quail Run Road

    71 m · 11 sec · Quail Run Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Gray Fox Road

    543 ft · 29 sec · Gray Fox Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Gingerbread Lane

    39 m · 6 sec · Gingerbread Lane

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gingerbread Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beckley and Shannondale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
242 mi · 89%
Berryville Pike
10.7 mi · 4%
Harry Byrd Highway
5.21 mi · 2%
Lord Fairfax Highway
4.14 mi · 2%
Charles Town Road
3.37 mi · 1%
Mission Road
2.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.1 mi
208.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlinton
02h 34m from Beckley
Leave By
6:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Beckley and Sunny near Shannondale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beckley to Shannondale?

The road trip is about 271.2 miles (436.4 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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 135.5 miles from Beckley and 135.6 miles from Shannondale.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 208.1 miles (334.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.1 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 6:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.91 one way or $75.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beckley and Sunny near Shannondale.

Stop Ideas Near Marlinton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marlinton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marlinton.

RAIL

Clifton Forge

51 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

White Sulphur Springs

52 mi away
315 West Main Street
RAIL

Alderson

74 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Staunton station

90 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beckley and Shannondale. Straight-line distance: 208.07 mi (334.86 km).

Beckley

#1 Beckley

City in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States

Population15,805
Coordinates37.7781700, -81.1881600
Altitude738
CountryUnited States
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#2 Shannondale

Shannondale is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2170500, -77.8074900
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Beckley (-81.18816, 37.77817)
End: Shannondale (-77.80749, 39.21705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 436 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.57 gal
36.22 L · about $37.91
Round trip
$75.81
19.14 gal · 72.44 L
Estimated CO2
85 kg one way
Round trip: 170.1 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.91 $75.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $42.39 $84.77
Premium $4.78 $45.73 $91.45
Diesel $5.62 $53.82 $107.64

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Beckley and Shannondale. The current time is 10:49:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.