How far is Moundsville, WV from Beckley, WV?

The driving distance from Moundsville, WV to Beckley, WV is about 210.5 miles (338.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.51 mi
03h 46m
Flight
149.94 mi
241.3 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.94 mi
Kilometers
241.3 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.51 mi
Kilometers
338.78 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beckley
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM EDT
Return by in Moundsville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moundsville
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive Beckley
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moundsville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ravenswood
WV

City in West Virginia

From Moundsville
103.8 mi
01h 53m
To Beckley
106.7 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 Moundsville and Beckley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street

    12 m · 4 sec · 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue

    611 ft · 16 sec · Jefferson Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    1135 ft · 27 sec · 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lafayette Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Energy Road

    21.6 mi · 26 min · Energy Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  7. 7

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North 4th Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · North 4th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Street

    82 m · 4 sec · Elizabeth Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Chelsea Street

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Chelsea Street

  12. 12

    Continue on 3rd Street

    11.7 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    76.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 3: Beckley

    1640 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Harper Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Harper Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Neville Street

    2913 ft · 1 min · West Neville Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Heber Street

    46 m · 7 sec · South Heber Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Kanawha Street

    37 m · 2 sec · North Kanawha Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Kanawha Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moundsville 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Emerson Avenue
140 mi · 67%
Energy Road
21.6 mi · 10%
Chelsea Street
16.8 mi · 8%
3rd Street
13.7 mi · 7%
North 4th Avenue
4.96 mi · 2%
Vine Street
4.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Emerson Avenue

Take the exit right

76.6 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.6 mi
149.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ravenswood
01h 53m from Moundsville
Leave By
9:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Moundsville 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 Moundsville to Beckley?

The road trip is about 210.5 miles (338.8 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Ravenswood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.8 miles from Moundsville and 106.7 miles from Beckley.

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

The direct path is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.6 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 9:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.43 one way or $58.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ravenswood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ravenswood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ravenswood.

RAIL

Charleston

67 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

84 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

92 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Montgomery

93 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moundsville and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 149.94 mi (241.3 km).

Moundsville

#1 Moundsville

City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States

Population8,117
Coordinates39.9203500, -80.7431400
Altitude212
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: 5th Street (-80.743145, 39.920279)
End: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043, 37.778209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.43 gal
28.12 L · about $29.43
Round trip
$58.86
14.86 gal · 56.24 L
Estimated CO2
66 kg one way
Round trip: 132.1 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.43 $58.86
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.91 $65.81
Premium $4.78 $35.50 $71.00
Diesel $5.62 $41.79 $83.57

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 Moundsville and Beckley. The current time is 22:05:47.

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.