How far is Beckley, WV from Sistersville, WV?

The driving distance from Beckley, WV to Sistersville, WV is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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
171.43 mi
03h 17m
Flight
123.84 mi
199.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.84 mi
Kilometers
199.3 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.43 mi
Kilometers
275.89 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sistersville
Fri, Apr 17, 5:29 AM EDT
Return by in Beckley
Fri, Apr 17, 8:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beckley
2026-04-17T02:11
Arrive Sistersville
Fri, Apr 17, 5:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:24 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
Ripley
WV

Town in West Virginia

From Beckley
85.7 mi
01h 39m
To Sistersville
85.7 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Kanawha Street

    50 m · 11 sec · North Kanawha Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Prince Street

    2353 ft · 1 min · West Prince Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto West Neville Street

    933 ft · 19 sec · West Neville Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Harper Road

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Harper Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1656 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    56 mi · 1 hr 7 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    41 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  13. 13

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.8 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Diamond Street

    95 m · 9 sec · Diamond Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Diamond Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
78.7 mi · 46%
West Virginia Turnpike
56 mi · 33%
2nd Street
16.8 mi · 10%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 7%
Emerson Avenue
5 mi · 3%
Harper Road
2.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

76.9 mi · 01h 23m

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
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.6 mi
123.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ripley
01h 39m from Beckley
Leave By
10:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Beckley and Chance Rain Showers near Sistersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Ripley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Beckley and 85.7 miles from Sistersville.

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

The direct path is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.96 one way or $47.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Beckley and Chance Rain Showers near Sistersville.

Stop Ideas Near Ripley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ripley, 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 Ripley.

RAIL

Charleston

52 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

78 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Montgomery

79 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

89 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beckley and Sistersville. Straight-line distance: 123.84 mi (199.3 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
Sistersville

#2 Sistersville

City in Tyler County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,267
Coordinates39.5642400, -80.9959400
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Beckley (-81.18816, 37.77817)
End: Sistersville (-80.99594, 39.56424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.05 gal
22.9 L · about $23.96
Round trip
$47.93
12.1 gal · 45.8 L
Estimated CO2
53.8 kg one way
Round trip: 107.5 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.96 $47.93
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.80 $53.59
Premium $4.78 $28.91 $57.81
Diesel $5.62 $34.03 $68.05

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Beckley and Sistersville. The current time is 02:11:20.

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.