How far is Beckley, WV from Wiley Ford, WV?

The driving distance from Beckley, WV to Wiley Ford, WV is about 241.2 miles (388.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.8 miles (292.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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
241.24 mi
04h 37m
Flight
181.73 mi
292.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.73 mi
Kilometers
292.47 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.24 mi
Kilometers
388.24 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wiley Ford
Thu, Apr 23, 11:52 AM EDT
Return by in Beckley
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beckley
2026-04-23T07:15
Arrive Wiley Ford
Thu, Apr 23, 11:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 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
7:46 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jane Lew
WV

Human settlement in Lewis County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Beckley
120.6 mi
02h 18m
To Wiley Ford
120.7 mi
02h 18m

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
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beckley and Wiley Ford.

  1. 1

    Start on North Kanawha Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Kanawha Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Robert C. Byrd Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Robert C. Byrd Drive

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

  4. 4

    Take the exit right toward US 19 North: Summersville

    67.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg

    1643 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    90.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    75 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 51: Airport

    907 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Industrial Boulevard

    733 ft · 14 sec · Industrial Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1141 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2584 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cumberland Street

    37 m · 10 sec · Cumberland Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Clearview Avenue

    14 m · 2 sec · Clearview Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clearview Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
90.3 mi · 37%
I 68 East
75.4 mi · 31%
US 19 North
67.2 mi · 28%
Robert C. Byrd Drive
4.58 mi · 2%
Industrial Boulevard
2.48 mi · 1%
North Kanawha Street
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

90.3 mi · 01h 37m

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
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.4 mi
181.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jane Lew
02h 18m from Beckley
Leave By
7:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Beckley and Sunny near Wiley Ford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beckley to Wiley Ford?

The road trip is about 241.2 miles (388.2 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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 120.6 miles from Beckley and 120.7 miles from Wiley Ford.

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

The direct path is about 181.8 miles (292.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.4 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 7:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.71 one way or $67.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beckley and Wiley Ford. Straight-line distance: 181.73 mi (292.47 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
Wiley Ford

#2 Wiley Ford

Census-designated place in Mineral County, West Virginia

Population1,026
Coordinates39.6145300, -78.7750200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Beckley (-81.18816, 37.77817)
End: Wiley Ford (-78.77502, 39.61453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 388 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.51 gal
32.22 L · about $33.71
Round trip
$67.42
17.02 gal · 64.44 L
Estimated CO2
75.6 kg one way
Round trip: 151.3 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.71 $67.42
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.69 $75.38
Premium $4.78 $40.66 $81.32
Diesel $5.62 $47.86 $95.72

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 Wiley Ford. The current time is 07:15:28.

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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.