How far is Boaz, WV from Beckley, WV?
The driving distance from Boaz, WV to Beckley, WV is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boaz and Beckley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boaz and Beckley.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
152 m · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Williams Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Williams Highway
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Turn left onto Rosemar Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Rosemar Road
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Turn right onto Emerson Avenue
2840 ft · 1 min · Emerson Avenue
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Turn left onto 36th Street
1957 ft · 57 sec · 36th Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
649 ft · 28 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Foley Avenue
1665 ft · 57 sec · Foley Avenue
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Continue on Fairview Avenue
2432 ft · 1 min · Fairview Avenue
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Turn left onto 29th Street
1047 ft · 38 sec · 29th Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
2541 ft · 2 min · Harrison Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street
2599 ft · 1 min · 7th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2210 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corridor D
2242 ft · 34 sec · Corridor D
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Take the exit right
1063 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
131.2 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 3: Beckley
1640 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Harper Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Harper Road
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Continue on West Neville Street
2913 ft · 1 min · West Neville Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Heber Street
46 m · 7 sec · South Heber Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
625 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Kanawha Street
37 m · 2 sec · North Kanawha Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Kanawha Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boaz and Beckley.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Corridor D
Merge slight left
131 mi · 02h 28m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Boaz and Chance Rain Showers near Beckley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boaz to Beckley?
The road trip is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Sissonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.9 miles from Boaz and 75.6 miles from Beckley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.64 one way or $41.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Boaz and Chance Rain Showers near Beckley.
Stop Ideas Near Sissonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sissonville.
Charleston
Montgomery
Huntington
Thurmond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boaz and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 110.7 mi (178.16 km).
#1 Boaz
Boaz is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.3614600, -81.5020700 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043, 37.778209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $20.64 | $41.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.08 | $46.15 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.89 | $49.79 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.30 | $58.60 |
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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