How far is Coal Fork, WV from Beckley, WV?
The driving distance from Coal Fork, WV to Beckley, WV is about 57.2 miles (92 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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.
Census-designated place in Fayette County, West Virginia
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 Coal Fork and Beckley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coal Fork and Beckley.
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Start on Campbells Creek Drive
2.1 mi · 4 min · Campbells Creek Drive
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Turn slight right
55 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Kanawha Boulevard East
1282 ft · 24 sec · Kanawha Boulevard East
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Turn slight right
140 m · 17 sec
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Take the ramp straight
610 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East, I 77 South: Beckley
2339 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
50.5 mi · 1 hr · West Virginia Turnpike
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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 Coal Fork 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.
West Virginia Turnpike
Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
50.5 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Coal Fork 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 Coal Fork to Beckley?
The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Powellton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Coal Fork and 29 miles from Beckley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.00 one way or $16.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coal Fork and Mostly Sunny near Beckley.
Stop Ideas Near Powellton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belle City Offices
Smithers Municipal Building
Montgomery Sanitary Plant
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Powellton.
Montgomery
Thurmond
Prince
Charleston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coal Fork and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 41.44 mi (66.69 km).
#1 Coal Fork
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,233 |
| Coordinates | 38.3176000, -81.5209500 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $8.00 | $16.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.95 | $17.89 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.36 | $22.72 |
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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