How far is Hurricane, WV from Beckley, WV?

The driving distance from Hurricane, WV to Beckley, WV is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
87.11 mi
01h 27m
Flight
63.96 mi
102.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.96 mi
Kilometers
102.93 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.11 mi
Kilometers
140.19 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beckley
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM EDT
Return by in Hurricane
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hurricane
2026-04-22T23:00
Arrive Beckley
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hurricane
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
East Bank
WV

Place in West Virginia, USA

From Hurricane
42.2 mi
00h 43m
To Beckley
44.9 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
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 Hurricane and Beckley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    109 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Midland Trail

    1059 ft · 20 sec · Midland Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on Teays Valley Road

    634 ft · 18 sec · Teays Valley Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Hurricane Creek Road

    1493 ft · 28 sec · Hurricane Creek Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1723 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    80.5 mi · 1 hr 34 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 Hurricane 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hurricane Creek Road
81.1 mi · 93%
Harper Road
1.89 mi · 2%
West Neville Street
0.55 mi · 1%
WV 3
0.31 mi
Midland Trail
0.2 mi
Teays Valley Road
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Hurricane Creek Road

Merge slight left

80.5 mi · 01h 34m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
63.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Bank
00h 43m from Hurricane
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hurricane 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 Hurricane to Beckley?

The road trip is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

East Bank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.2 miles from Hurricane and 44.9 miles from Beckley.

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

The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.16 one way or $24.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hurricane and Chance Rain Showers near Beckley.

Stop Ideas Near East Bank

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 East Bank and the surrounding midpoint area.
Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 11.9 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
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Kanawha County Magistrate Court

Charleston , WV
111 Court St, Charleston, WV 25301
Rating 2.1/5 30 reviews Magistrates' court,County government office
Kanawha City Community Center
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

Kanawha City Community Center

Charleston , WV
3511 Venable Ave, Charleston, WV 25304
Rating 4.5/5 101 reviews Community center
Belle City Offices
Scenic stop 3.6 mi away

Belle City Offices

Belle , WV
1100 E Dupont Ave, Belle, WV 25015
Rating 3.7/5 7 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Bank.

RAIL

Montgomery

11 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Charleston

23 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Thurmond

43 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

52 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hurricane and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 63.96 mi (102.93 km).

Hurricane

#1 Hurricane

City in West Virginia

Population6,389
Coordinates38.4325900, -82.0201400
Altitude214
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: (-82.020099, 38.43259)
End: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043, 37.778209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.64 L · about $12.16
Round trip
$24.32
6.14 gal · 23.28 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.16 $24.32
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.60 $27.19
Premium $4.78 $14.67 $29.34
Diesel $5.62 $17.27 $34.53

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 Hurricane and Beckley. The current time is 23:00:59.

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.