How far is Morgantown, WV from Beckley, WV?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Morgantown and Beckley is 144.14 miles (231.97 km).
Flight distance from Morgantown, WV to Beckley, WV is 144.14 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Morgantown to Beckley with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Morgantown, West Virginia to Beckley, West Virginia is: 169.25 miles (272.39 km) by car.
Driving from Morgantown to Beckley will take approximately 02 hours 47 minutes.
#1 Morgantown
City in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 30847 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°37'46"N 79°57'21"W |
| Latitude | 39.6295300 |
| Longitude | -79.9559000 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| 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 Morgantown and Beckley
The distance between Morgantown and Beckley is 272 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 01 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 Morgantown and Beckley. The current time is 16:23:44.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 38 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 13 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 23 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 49 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 06 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.61 liters (5.97 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Morgantown and Beckley.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Morgantown to Beckley is $20.2 (diesel $25.31).
West Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.38 | $3.73 | $4.07 | $4.24 |
| Total | $20.2 | $22.27 | $24.32 | $25.31 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Morgantown and Beckley (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
