How far is Inwood, WV from Beckley, WV?
The driving distance from Inwood, WV to Beckley, WV is about 259 miles (416.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.1 miles (325.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Inwood and Beckley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Inwood and Beckley.
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Start on True Apple Way
36 m · 11 sec · True Apple Way
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Turn left onto Winchester Avenue
1275 ft · 23 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winchester Avenue
80 m · 5 sec · Gerrardstown Road
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Exit the rotary onto Gerrardstown Road
1324 ft · 22 sec · Gerrardstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gerrardstown Road
37 m · 2 sec · Gerrardstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Gerrardstown Road
1293 ft · 23 sec · Gerrardstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gerrardstown Road
44 m · 3 sec · Gerrardstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Gerrardstown Road
561 ft · 10 sec · Gerrardstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward I 81 South
89 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 81 South
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
137.5 mi · 2 hr 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Lexington, Charleston
116.9 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Beckley, East Beckley
2671 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Joe L. Smith Drive
1 km · 1 min · Joe L. Smith Drive
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Turn left
61 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Eisenhower Drive
572 ft · 14 sec · South Eisenhower Drive
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Turn left onto Worley Road
534 ft · 29 sec · Worley Road
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Turn left onto Larew Avenue
972 ft · 27 sec · Larew Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Kanawha Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Kanawha Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Kanawha Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Inwood and Beckley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 South
Merge slight left
137 mi · 02h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Inwood and Mostly Cloudy near Beckley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Inwood to Beckley?
The road trip is about 259 miles (416.8 km) and usually takes 04h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Marlinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.2 miles from Inwood and 129.7 miles from Beckley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.1 miles (325.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:44 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.76 one way or $75.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Inwood and Mostly Cloudy near Beckley.
Stop Ideas Near Marlinton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marlinton.
Clifton Forge
White Sulphur Springs
Alderson
Staunton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Inwood and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 202.06 mi (325.19 km).
#1 Inwood
Inwood is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.3578800, -78.0400000 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beckley
City in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,805 |
| Coordinates | 37.7781700, -81.1881600 |
| Altitude | 738 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043, 37.778209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 417 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.13 | $37.76 | $75.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $41.72 | $83.45 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $45.83 | $91.66 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $58.28 | $116.55 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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