How far is Moorefield, WV from Beckley, WV?
The driving distance from Moorefield, WV to Beckley, WV is about 196 miles (315.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moorefield and Beckley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moorefield and Beckley.
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Start on Winchester Avenue
24 m · 8 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
791 ft · 13 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
12.2 mi · 18 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
28.1 mi · 44 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
23.4 mi · 35 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Jackson River Road
16 mi · 22 min · Jackson River Road
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Continue on Sam Snead Highway
26.7 mi · 40 min · Sam Snead Highway
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Continue on Hot Springs Road
9.9 mi · 13 min · Hot Springs Road
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Continue on North Alleghany Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Alleghany Avenue
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Turn right onto East Hickory Street
135 m · 15 sec · East Hickory Street
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Turn left onto West Riverside Street
1333 ft · 33 sec · West Riverside Street
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Turn right onto North Monroe Avenue
78 m · 9 sec · North Monroe Avenue
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Continue on Midland Trail
4.3 mi · 7 min · Midland Trail
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Take the ramp left
47.4 mi · 51 min
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Continue straight
22.9 mi · 25 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 Moorefield and Beckley.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Midland Trail
Take the ramp left
47.4 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Sunny leaving Moorefield and Mostly Sunny near Beckley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moorefield to Beckley?
The road trip is about 196 miles (315.4 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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 97.8 miles from Moorefield and 98.2 miles from Beckley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.41 one way or $54.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Moorefield and Mostly Sunny 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 Moorefield and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 149.32 mi (240.3 km).
#1 Moorefield
Town in Hardy County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 2,391 |
| Coordinates | 39.0623300, -78.9694700 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| 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: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $27.41 | $54.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.65 | $61.30 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.06 | $66.13 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.92 | $77.84 |
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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