How far is Huntington, WV from Beckley, WV?

The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Beckley, WV is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
114.51 mi
01h 54m
Flight
81.44 mi
131.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.44 mi
Kilometers
131.07 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.51 mi
Kilometers
184.28 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beckley
Sat, Apr 18, 11:27 AM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Sat, Apr 18, 1:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-04-18T09:33
Arrive Beckley
Sat, Apr 18, 11:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Coal Fork
WV

Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia

From Huntington
55.1 mi
00h 57m
To Beckley
59.4 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Street

    1671 ft · 1 min · 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hal Greer Boulevard

    3185 ft · 1 min · Hal Greer Boulevard

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Hal Greer Boulevard

    1487 ft · 42 sec · Hal Greer Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Troy Brown Way

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Troy Brown Way

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1629 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    103.5 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 3: Beckley

    1640 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Harper Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Harper Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Neville Street

    2913 ft · 1 min · West Neville Street

  11. 11

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

    46 m · 7 sec · South Heber Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Kanawha Street

    37 m · 2 sec · North Kanawha Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Kanawha Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntington 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Brown Way
105 mi · 92%
Harper Road
1.89 mi · 2%
Hal Greer Boulevard
0.88 mi · 1%
8th Avenue
0.76 mi · 1%
West Neville Street
0.55 mi
8th Street
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Troy Brown Way

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 59m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
81.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coal Fork
00h 57m from Huntington
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Huntington and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Beckley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Coal Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from Huntington and 59.4 miles from Beckley.

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

The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.00 one way or $32.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Huntington and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Beckley.

Stop Ideas Near Coal Fork

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 Coal Fork and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Park
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

City Park

Dunbar , WV
1300 City Park Rd, Dunbar, WV 25064
Rating 4.2/5 108 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

St Albans Municipal Utility

Saint Albans , WV
1499 MacCorkle Ave, St Albans, WV 25177
Rating 2.6/5 9 reviews Government office,Water utility company
Charleston Sanitary Board
Nearby stop 6.3 mi away

Charleston Sanitary Board

Charleston , WV
208 26th St W, Charleston, WV 25387
Rating 3.1/5 112 reviews Water utility company
Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 1.9 mi away

Parks and Recreation

Charleston , WV
1900 Kanawha Blvd E Unit 3, Charleston, WV 25305
Rating 4.6/5 12 reviews State government office,Recreation center,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coal Fork.

RAIL

Charleston

12 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

23 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

56 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

65 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 81.44 mi (131.07 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

Population44,934
Coordinates38.4192500, -82.4451500
Altitude173
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: 8th Street (-82.445238, 38.419235)
End: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043, 37.778209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.3 L · about $16.00
Round trip
$32.00
8.08 gal · 30.6 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.00 $32.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.89 $35.79
Premium $4.78 $19.30 $38.61
Diesel $5.62 $22.72 $45.44

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Beckley. The current time is 09:33:31.

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.