How far is Beckley, WV from Shepherdstown, WV?
The driving distance from Beckley, WV to Shepherdstown, WV is about 276.1 miles (444.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.4 miles (346.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beckley and Shepherdstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckley and Shepherdstown.
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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
114.3 mi · 2 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 45: Charles Town, Shepherdstown
1178 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Apple Harvest Drive
1787 ft · 55 sec · Apple Harvest Drive
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Turn left onto Winchester Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Winchester Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West King Street
1721 ft · 41 sec · West King Street
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Turn left onto South Queen Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Queen Street
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Turn right onto East Moler Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · East Moler Avenue
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Continue on Shepherdstown Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Shepherdstown Road
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Continue on Martinsburg Pike
2.4 mi · 4 min · Martinsburg Pike
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Continue on West German Street
2671 ft · 2 min · West German Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East German Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beckley and Shepherdstown.
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 Shepherdstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beckley to Shepherdstown?
The road trip is about 276.1 miles (444.4 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?
Durbin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138 miles from Beckley and 138.1 miles from Shepherdstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.4 miles (346.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.7 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 6:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.58 one way or $77.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beckley and Sunny near Shepherdstown.
Stop Ideas Near Durbin
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 Durbin.
Staunton station
Clifton Forge
White Sulphur Springs
Alderson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beckley and Shepherdstown. Straight-line distance: 215.41 mi (346.67 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 Shepherdstown
A town in West Virginia
| Population | 1,922 |
| Coordinates | 39.4301000, -77.8041600 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shepherdstown (-77.80416, 39.4301)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 444 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $38.58 | $77.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $43.14 | $86.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $46.54 | $93.08 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $54.78 | $109.56 |
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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