How far is Beckley, WV from Sophia, WV?
The driving distance from Beckley, WV to Sophia, WV is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lincoln County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beckley and Sophia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckley and Sophia.
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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
2002 ft · 1 min · West Prince Street
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Turn left onto Robert C. Byrd Drive
4.9 mi · 7 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
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Take the exit straight
788 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
911 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
24 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beckley and Sophia.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Robert C. Byrd Drive
Turn left onto Robert C. Byrd Drive
4.94 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Beckley and Partly Sunny near Sophia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beckley to Sophia?
The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Crab Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Beckley and 3.4 miles from Sophia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.95 one way or $1.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Beckley and Partly Sunny near Sophia.
Stop Ideas Near Crab Orchard
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 Crab Orchard.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beckley and Sophia. Straight-line distance: 5.95 mi (9.58 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 Sophia
Town in West Virginia, USA
| Population | 1,219 |
| Coordinates | 37.7076100, -81.2506600 |
| Altitude | 707 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sophia (-81.25066, 37.70761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $0.95 | $1.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.06 | $2.13 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.15 | $2.29 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
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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