How far is Beckley, WV from Wellsburg, WV?
The driving distance from Beckley, WV to Wellsburg, WV is about 234.6 miles (377.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Lewis County, West Virginia, 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 Wellsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckley and Wellsburg.
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Start on North Kanawha Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Kanawha Street
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Turn right onto Robert C. Byrd Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
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Continue on Robert C. Byrd Drive
3.3 mi · 6 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
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Take the exit right toward US 19 North: Summersville
67.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit right toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
1643 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
140.3 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue
1338 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue
633 ft · 28 sec · East Wylie Avenue
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Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on Washington Pike
8 mi · 12 min · Washington Pike
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Washington Pike
10 mi · 15 min · Washington Pike
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Turn straight onto 10th Street
2550 ft · 45 sec · 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beckley and Wellsburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
140 mi · 02h 33m
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 Wellsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beckley to Wellsburg?
The road trip is about 234.6 miles (377.6 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?
Jane Lew is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.3 miles from Beckley and 117.3 miles from Wellsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.5 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 7:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.80 one way or $65.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beckley and Sunny near Wellsburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beckley and Wellsburg. Straight-line distance: 175.08 mi (281.77 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 Wellsburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,497 |
| Coordinates | 40.2720100, -80.6095200 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wellsburg (-80.60952, 40.27201)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 378 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $32.80 | $65.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.67 | $73.34 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $39.56 | $79.12 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $46.57 | $93.13 |
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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