How far is Chester, WV from Beckley, WV?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Chester and Beckley is 198.72 miles (319.8 km).
Flight distance from Chester, WV to Beckley, WV is 198.72 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 30 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from Chester to Beckley with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Chester, West Virginia to Beckley, West Virginia is: 252.82 miles (406.87 km) by car.
Driving from Chester to Beckley will take approximately 04 hours 28 minutes.
#1 Chester
City in West Virginia, USA
| Population | 2313 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°36'47"N 80°33'46"W |
| Latitude | 40.6131200 |
| Longitude | -80.5628500 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| 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 Chester and Beckley
The distance between Chester and Beckley is 407 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 31 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 Chester and Beckley. The current time is 01:56:41.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 25 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 19 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 03 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 12 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 36 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 22 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 09 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 33.77 liters (8.92 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chester and Beckley.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chester to Beckley is $30.18 (diesel $37.81).
West Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.38 | $3.73 | $4.07 | $4.24 |
| Total | $30.18 | $33.26 | $36.33 | $37.81 |
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 Chester and Beckley (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
