How far is Clarksburg, WV from Beckley, WV?
The driving distance from Clarksburg, WV to Beckley, WV is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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 02h 19m.
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 Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksburg and Beckley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksburg and Beckley.
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Start on West Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
1748 ft · 30 sec · Broadway Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Philippi Pike
1174 ft · 20 sec · Philippi Pike
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Continue on Philippi PIke
3037 ft · 51 sec · Philippi PIke
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Continue on Philippi Pike
1.3 km · 1 min · Philippi Pike
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Turn left onto Anmoore Road
1133 ft · 29 sec · Anmoore Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 79 South
1193 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
59.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley
1684 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
97 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
8.6 mi · 10 min · Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
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Continue straight
58.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South, WV 16: Bradley, North Beckley
2170 ft · 60 sec
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Turn left onto Robert C. Byrd Drive
3.3 mi · 6 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
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Continue on Robert C. Byrd Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
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Turn left onto North Kanawha Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 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 Clarksburg and Beckley.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
59.8 mi · 01h 04m
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 Clarksburg 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 Clarksburg to Beckley?
The road trip is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Clarksburg and 69.5 miles from Beckley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.29 one way or $38.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clarksburg and Mostly Sunny near Beckley.
Stop Ideas Near Sutton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sutton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksburg and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 113.38 mi (182.47 km).
#1 Clarksburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,424 |
| Coordinates | 39.2806500, -80.3445300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| 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: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.29 | $38.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.57 | $43.14 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.27 | $46.54 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.39 | $54.78 |
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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