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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Wiley Ford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckley and Wiley Ford.
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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
90.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland
1779 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
75 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 51: Airport
907 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Industrial Boulevard
733 ft · 14 sec · Industrial Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
1141 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2584 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Cumberland Street
37 m · 10 sec · Cumberland Street
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Turn left onto Clearview Avenue
14 m · 2 sec · Clearview Avenue
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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.
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
90.3 mi · 01h 37m
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 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).
#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 Wiley Ford
Census-designated place in Mineral County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,026 |
| Coordinates | 39.6145300, -78.7750200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wiley Ford (-78.77502, 39.61453)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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