How far is Granville, WV from Beckley, WV?

The driving distance from Granville, WV to Beckley, WV is about 170 miles (273.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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
170.03 mi
02h 51m
Flight
144.38 mi
232.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.38 mi
Kilometers
232.35 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.03 mi
Kilometers
273.63 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beckley
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM EDT
Return by in Granville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granville
2026-04-22T23:04
Arrive Beckley
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granville
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
Sutton
WV

Town in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA

From Granville
84.9 mi
01h 25m
To Beckley
85.1 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Granville and Beckley.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1273 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dents Run Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Dents Run Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on North Dents Run Road

    2823 ft · 1 min · North Dents Run Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fairmont Road

    987 ft · 19 sec · Fairmont Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    94.4 mi · 1 hr 41 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley

    1684 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    97 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    58.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South, WV 16: Bradley, North Beckley

    2170 ft · 60 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Robert C. Byrd Drive

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Robert C. Byrd Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Kanawha Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Kanawha Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Kanawha Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
94.4 mi · 56%
Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
67.1 mi · 39%
Robert C. Byrd Drive
4.66 mi · 3%
Dents Run Boulevard
0.85 mi
US 19 South
0.79 mi
North Kanawha Street
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

94.4 mi · 01h 41m

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
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
144.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
01h 25m from Granville
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Granville and Chance Rain Showers near Beckley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Granville to Beckley?

The road trip is about 170 miles (273.6 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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 84.9 miles from Granville and 85.1 miles from Beckley.

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

The direct path is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.77 one way or $47.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Granville and Chance Rain Showers near Beckley.

Stop Ideas Near Sutton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sutton, 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 Sutton.

RAIL

Montgomery

76 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

85 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Charleston

89 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Prince

95 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granville and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 144.38 mi (232.35 km).

Granville

#1 Granville

Town in West Virginia

Population3,156
Coordinates39.6459100, -79.9872900
Altitude248
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: Main Street (-79.987212, 39.645946)
End: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043, 37.778209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.71 L · about $23.77
Round trip
$47.53
12 gal · 45.42 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.77 $47.53
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.57 $53.15
Premium $4.78 $28.67 $57.34
Diesel $5.62 $33.74 $67.49

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 Granville and Beckley. The current time is 23:04:40.

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.