How far is Beckley, WV from Williamson, WV?
The driving distance from Beckley, WV to Williamson, WV is about 92 miles (148.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beckley and Williamson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckley and Williamson.
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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 right
1733 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
123 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Lester Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Lester Highway
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Continue on Central Street
9.9 mi · 11 min · Central Street
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Turn right
5.4 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
7 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Main Avenue
867 ft · 14 sec · Main Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Williamson Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Williamson Avenue
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Turn straight
5.2 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
8.7 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
6.5 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Avenue
9.7 mi · 13 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on R. A. West Highway
10.4 mi · 14 min · R. A. West Highway
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Harvey Street
8 m · 1 sec · Harvey Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harvey Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beckley and Williamson.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
R. A. West Highway
Continue straight
11.5 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Beckley and Chance Rain Showers near Williamson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beckley to Williamson?
The road trip is about 92 miles (148.1 km) and usually takes 01h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Davy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Beckley and 46 miles from Williamson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60 miles (96.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.87 one way or $25.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Beckley and Chance Rain Showers near Williamson.
Stop Ideas Near Davy
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 Davy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beckley and Williamson. Straight-line distance: 59.96 mi (96.49 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 Williamson
County seat of Mingo County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,616 |
| Coordinates | 37.6742700, -82.2773600 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williamson (-82.27736, 37.67427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.87 | $25.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.39 | $28.79 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.53 | $31.06 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.28 | $36.56 |
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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