How far is Gilbert Creek, WV from Beckley, WV?

The driving distance from Gilbert Creek, WV to Beckley, WV is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
60.69 mi
01h 35m
Flight
41.09 mi
66.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.09 mi
Kilometers
66.13 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.69 mi
Kilometers
97.67 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beckley
Wed, May 13, 12:51 AM EDT
Return by in Gilbert Creek
Wed, May 13, 2:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gilbert Creek
2026-05-12T23:15
Arrive Beckley
Wed, May 13, 12:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gilbert Creek
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
Pineville
WV

Human settlement in Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Gilbert Creek
31.3 mi
00h 47m
To Beckley
29.4 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gilbert Creek and Beckley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert Creek and Beckley.

  1. 1

    Start on Gilbert Creek Road

    1416 ft · 43 sec · Gilbert Creek Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mudlick Branch Road

    3.5 mi · 13 min · Mudlick Branch Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Neds Branch Road

    901 ft · 42 sec · Neds Branch Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto R.D. Bailey Highway

    8.7 mi · 10 min · R.D. Bailey Highway

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    2535 ft · 36 sec · Main Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Twin Falls Road

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Twin Falls Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    13.5 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Neville Street

    1577 ft · 46 sec · Neville Street

  14. 14

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

    46 m · 7 sec · South Heber Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Kanawha Street

    37 m · 2 sec · North Kanawha Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Kanawha Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gilbert Creek and Beckley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Twin Falls Road
25.6 mi · 42%
R.D. Bailey Highway
16.1 mi · 27%
Mudlick Branch Road
3.47 mi · 6%
Main Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
Neville Street
0.3 mi
Gilbert Creek Road
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Twin Falls Road

Continue straight

13.5 mi · 00h 16m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
41.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pineville
00h 47m from Gilbert Creek
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gilbert Creek and Sunny near Beckley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gilbert Creek to Beckley?

The road trip is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Pineville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Gilbert Creek and 29.4 miles from Beckley.

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

The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gilbert Creek and Sunny near Beckley.

Stop Ideas Near Pineville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pineville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pineville.

RAIL

Prince

52 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25
RAIL

Hinton

58 mi away
Front St. and Fifth Ave.
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Thurmond

58 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Montgomery

69 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert Creek and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 41.09 mi (66.13 km).

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#1 Gilbert Creek

Census-designated place in Mingo County, West Virginia

Population1,090
Coordinates37.5759400, -81.8948400
Altitude337
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: Gilbert Creek Road (-81.894809, 37.576152)
End: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043, 37.778209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.11 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.95
4.28 gal · 16.22 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.48 $16.95
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.48 $18.96
Premium $4.78 $10.22 $20.45
Diesel $5.62 $12.04 $24.07

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Gilbert Creek and Beckley. The current time is 23:15:41.

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.