How far is Charleston, WV from Beckley, WV?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Charleston and Beckley is 46.31 miles (74.53 km).
Flight distance from Charleston, WV to Beckley, WV is 46.31 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Charleston, West Virginia to Beckley, West Virginia is: 61.64 miles (99.2 km) by car.
Driving from Charleston to Beckley will take approximately 01 hours 03 minutes.
#1 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia. It is located on the Kanawha River in the eastern part of the state. Charleston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the West Virginia State Capitol and the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences.
| Population | 45879 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°20'59"N 81°37'57"W |
| Latitude | 38.3498200 |
| Longitude | -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beckley
City in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15805 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°46'41"N 81°11'17"W |
| Latitude | 37.7781700 |
| Longitude | -81.1881600 |
| Altitude | 738 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Beckley: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043,37.778209)
Estimated Travel Time Between Charleston and Beckley
The distance between Charleston and Beckley is 99 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 06 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Charleston and Beckley. The current time is 09:07:18.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 03 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 32 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 13 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 01 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 52 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 49 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 46 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.23 liters (2.18 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Charleston and Beckley.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Charleston to Beckley is $7.36 (diesel $9.22).
West Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.38 | $3.73 | $4.07 | $4.24 |
| Total | $7.36 | $8.11 | $8.86 | $9.22 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in West Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.383 (Diesel $4.238) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Charleston and Beckley (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
