How far is Cross Lanes, WV from Beckley, WV?

The driving distance from Cross Lanes, WV to Beckley, WV is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
71.6 mi
01h 15m
Flight
55.15 mi
88.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.15 mi
Kilometers
88.76 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.6 mi
Kilometers
115.23 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beckley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 AM EDT
Return by in Cross Lanes
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cross Lanes
2026-04-23T01:16
Arrive Beckley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cross Lanes
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Mount Hope
WV

City in West Virginia

From Cross Lanes
35.4 mi
00h 37m
To Beckley
36.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 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 Cross Lanes and Beckley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cross Lanes and Beckley.

  1. 1

    Start on Goff Mountain Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Goff Mountain Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left

    1578 ft · 39 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    67 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 3: Beckley

    1640 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Harper Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Harper Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Neville Street

    2913 ft · 1 min · West Neville Street

  7. 7

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

    46 m · 7 sec · South Heber Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Kanawha Street

    37 m · 2 sec · North Kanawha Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Kanawha Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cross Lanes 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goff Mountain Road
68 mi · 95%
Harper Road
1.89 mi · 3%
West Neville Street
0.55 mi · 1%
WV 3
0.31 mi
Main Street
0.12 mi
South Heber Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Goff Mountain Road

Merge slight left

67 mi · 01h 19m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
55.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Hope
00h 37m from Cross Lanes
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cross Lanes 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 Cross Lanes to Beckley?

The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Mount Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Cross Lanes and 36.2 miles from Beckley.

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

The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.02 one way or $20.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cross Lanes and Mostly Sunny near Beckley.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Hope

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mount Hope and the surrounding midpoint area.
Belle City Offices
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Belle City Offices

Belle , WV
1100 E Dupont Ave, Belle, WV 25015
Rating 3.7/5 7 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

Smithers Municipal Building

Smithers , WV
2 Greyhound Ln, Smithers, WV 25186
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.4 mi away

Montgomery Sanitary Plant

Montgomery , WV
1422 3rd Ave, Montgomery, WV 25136
Rating 3.3/5 3 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Hope.

RAIL

Montgomery

19 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Charleston

30 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Thurmond

42 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

49 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cross Lanes and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 55.15 mi (88.76 km).

Cross Lanes

#1 Cross Lanes

Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia

Population9,995
Coordinates38.4203700, -81.7906800
Altitude216
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: Goff Mountain Road (-81.790873, 38.420482)
End: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043, 37.778209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.56 L · about $10.02
Round trip
$20.04
5.06 gal · 19.12 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.02 $20.04
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.21 $22.41
Premium $4.78 $12.09 $24.18
Diesel $5.62 $14.23 $28.46

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 Cross Lanes and Beckley. The current time is 01:16:58.

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.