How far is McMechen, WV from Beckley, WV?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between McMechen and Beckley is 154.66 miles (248.89 km).
Flight distance from McMechen, WV to Beckley, WV is 154.66 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from McMechen to Beckley with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from McMechen, West Virginia to Beckley, West Virginia is: 214.32 miles (344.91 km) by car.
Driving from McMechen to Beckley will take approximately 03 hours 49 minutes.
#1 McMechen
City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1665 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°59'17"N 80°43'53"W |
| Latitude | 39.9881300 |
| Longitude | -80.7314700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beckley
City in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15805 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°46'41"N 81°11'17"W |
| Latitude | 37.7781700 |
| Longitude | -81.1881600 |
| Altitude | 738 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Beckley: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043,37.778209)
Estimated Travel Time Between McMechen and Beckley
The distance between McMechen and Beckley is 345 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 49 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between McMechen and Beckley. The current time is 03:54:13.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 08 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 21 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 17 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 34 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 03 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 51 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 40 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.63 liters (7.56 gallon) of gas to cover the route between McMechen and Beckley.
The estimated cost of gas to go from McMechen to Beckley is $25.58 (diesel $32.05).
West Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.38 | $3.73 | $4.07 | $4.24 |
| Total | $25.58 | $28.19 | $30.79 | $32.05 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in West Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.383 (Diesel $4.238) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between McMechen and Beckley (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
