How far is Chapmanville, WV from Beckley, WV?

The driving distance from Chapmanville, WV to Beckley, WV is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (76 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.16 mi
01h 42m
Flight
47.2 mi
75.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.2 mi
Kilometers
75.96 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.16 mi
Kilometers
141.88 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beckley
Thu, Apr 23, 10:55 AM EDT
Return by in Chapmanville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chapmanville
2026-04-23T09:12
Arrive Beckley
Thu, Apr 23, 10:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chapmanville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Whitesville
WV

Town in West Virginia, United States

From Chapmanville
39.1 mi
00h 51m
To Beckley
49.1 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chapmanville and Beckley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chapmanville and Beckley.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    30 m · 5 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    10 m · 8 sec · Lincoln Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    900 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive

    1928 ft · 59 sec · Riverside Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Third Street

    975 ft · 31 sec · Third Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Smoot Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Smoot Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto State Street

    3071 ft · 56 sec · State Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Logan

    33.6 mi · 50 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bolt Road

    14.3 mi · 25 min · Bolt Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Harper Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harper Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Surveyor-Crab Orchard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Surveyor-Crab Orchard

  13. 13

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Central Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Central Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lester Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Lester Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Neville Street

    1577 ft · 46 sec · Neville Street

  18. 18

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

    46 m · 7 sec · South Heber Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Kanawha Street

    37 m · 2 sec · North Kanawha Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Kanawha Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chapmanville and Beckley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Logan
33.6 mi · 38%
Lincoln Highway
14.9 mi · 17%
Bolt Road
14.3 mi · 16%
Lester Highway
8.55 mi · 10%
Surveyor-Crab Orchard
1.25 mi · 1%
Smoot Avenue
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Logan

Turn left onto Logan

33.6 mi · 00h 50m

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
47.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitesville
00h 51m from Chapmanville
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Chapmanville 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 Chapmanville to Beckley?

The road trip is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Whitesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Chapmanville and 49.1 miles from Beckley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 47.2 miles (76 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.32 one way or $24.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Chapmanville and Mostly Sunny near Beckley.

Stop Ideas Near Whitesville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Whitesville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Montgomery

29 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

40 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Charleston

43 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Prince

44 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chapmanville and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 47.2 mi (75.96 km).

Chapmanville

#1 Chapmanville

City in Logan County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,078
Coordinates37.9737100, -82.0173500
Altitude195
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: (-82.017644, 37.973697)
End: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043, 37.778209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.78 L · about $12.32
Round trip
$24.64
6.22 gal · 23.56 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.32 $24.64
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.77 $27.55
Premium $4.78 $14.86 $29.72
Diesel $5.62 $17.49 $34.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chapmanville and Beckley. The current time is 09:12:43.

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.