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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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.52 mi
02h 26m
Flight
110.7 mi
178.16 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.7 mi
Kilometers
178.16 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.52 mi
Kilometers
237.41 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beckley
Tue, Apr 14, 5:40 PM EDT
Return by in Boaz
Tue, Apr 14, 8:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boaz
2026-04-14T15:14
Arrive Beckley
Tue, Apr 14, 5:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boaz
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Sissonville
WV

Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia

From Boaz
71.9 mi
01h 13m
To Beckley
75.6 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    152 m · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Williams Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Williams Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Rosemar Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Rosemar Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Emerson Avenue

    2840 ft · 1 min · Emerson Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 36th Street

    1957 ft · 57 sec · 36th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    649 ft · 28 sec · Broad Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Foley Avenue

    1665 ft · 57 sec · Foley Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Fairview Avenue

    2432 ft · 1 min · Fairview Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 29th Street

    1047 ft · 38 sec · 29th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Harrison Avenue

    2541 ft · 2 min · Harrison Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    2599 ft · 1 min · 7th Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    2210 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    2242 ft · 34 sec · Corridor D

  15. 15

    Take the exit right

    1063 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    131.2 mi · 2 hr 28 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 3: Beckley

    1640 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Harper Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Harper Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Neville Street

    2913 ft · 1 min · West Neville Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Heber Street

    46 m · 7 sec · South Heber Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Kanawha Street

    37 m · 2 sec · North Kanawha Street

  23. 23

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
132 mi · 89%
Rosemar Road
3.82 mi · 3%
Harper Road
1.89 mi · 1%
Williams Highway
1.68 mi · 1%
7th Street
0.91 mi · 1%
West Neville Street
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
110.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sissonville
01h 13m from Boaz
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sissonville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Park
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

City Park

Dunbar , WV
1300 City Park Rd, Dunbar, WV 25064
Rating 4.2/5 108 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

Kanawha County Magistrate Court

Charleston , WV
111 Court St, Charleston, WV 25301
Rating 2.1/5 30 reviews Magistrates' court,County government office
Charleston Sanitary Board
Nearby stop 10 mi away

Charleston Sanitary Board

Charleston , WV
208 26th St W, Charleston, WV 25387
Rating 3.1/5 112 reviews Water utility company
Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

Parks and Recreation

Charleston , WV
1900 Kanawha Blvd E Unit 3, Charleston, WV 25305
Rating 4.6/5 12 reviews State government office,Recreation center,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sissonville.

RAIL

Charleston

20 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

47 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Huntington

72 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Thurmond

80 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boaz and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 110.7 mi (178.16 km).

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#1 Boaz

Boaz is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.3614600, -81.5020700
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Beckley

#2 Beckley

City in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States

Population15,805
Coordinates37.7781700, -81.1881600
Altitude738
CountryUnited States
Start: County Route 21/13 (-81.502197, 39.361562)
End: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043, 37.778209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.71 L · about $20.64
Round trip
$41.27
10.42 gal · 39.42 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Boaz and Beckley. The current time is 15:14:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.