How far is Buffalo, WV from Beckley, WV?
The driving distance from Buffalo, WV to Beckley, WV is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
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.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Beckley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Beckley.
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Start on River Street
10 m · 2 sec · River Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto WV 869
3086 ft · 1 min · WV 869
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At the end of the road, turn left onto WV 869
1.2 km · 1 min · WV 869
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Take the ramp left
1263 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fruth-Lanham Highway
11.7 mi · 14 min · Fruth-Lanham Highway
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Continue straight
119 m · 7 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
2603 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
73.9 mi · 1 hr 27 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 Buffalo and Beckley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Fruth-Lanham Highway
Merge slight left
73.9 mi · 01h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Beckley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Beckley?
The road trip is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Belle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.6 miles from Buffalo and 46.9 miles from Beckley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.07 one way or $26.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Beckley.
Stop Ideas Near Belle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
Charleston City Hall
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belle.
Charleston
Montgomery
Thurmond
Prince
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 72.25 mi (116.28 km).
#1 Buffalo
Town in West Virginia, USA
| Population | 1,263 |
| Coordinates | 38.6175900, -81.9818000 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| 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: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.62 | $29.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.77 | $31.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.56 | $37.12 |
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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