How far is Mount Hope, WV from Beckley, WV?

The driving distance from Mount Hope, WV to Beckley, WV is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.12 mi
01h 02m
Flight
28.88 mi
46.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.88 mi
Kilometers
46.47 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.12 mi
Kilometers
79.05 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beckley
Sun, Apr 19, 2:44 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 3:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Hope
2026-04-19T01:42
Arrive Beckley
Sun, Apr 19, 2:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Hope
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Powellton
WV

Census-designated place in Fayette County, West Virginia

From Mount Hope
24.2 mi
00h 31m
To Beckley
24.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Hope and Beckley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Hope and Beckley.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1 mi · 4 min

  2. 2

    Continue on Coal Fork Road

    6.5 mi · 25 min · Coal Fork Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Cabin Creek Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Cabin Creek Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Sharon Hollow Road

    53 m · 6 sec · Sharon Hollow Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1421 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    34.3 mi · 40 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 3: Beckley

    1640 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Harper Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Harper Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Neville Street

    2913 ft · 1 min · West Neville Street

  10. 10

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

    46 m · 7 sec · South Heber Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Kanawha Street

    37 m · 2 sec · North Kanawha Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Kanawha Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Hope and Beckley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Virginia Turnpike
34.3 mi · 70%
Coal Fork Road
6.51 mi · 13%
Cabin Creek Road
3.33 mi · 7%
Harper Road
1.89 mi · 4%
West Neville Street
0.55 mi · 1%
WV 3
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Virginia Turnpike

Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

34.3 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
28.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Powellton
00h 31m from Mount Hope
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Mount Hope 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 Mount Hope to Beckley?

The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Powellton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Mount Hope and 24.9 miles from Beckley.

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

The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.85 one way or $13.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Mount Hope and Chance Rain Showers near Beckley.

Stop Ideas Near Powellton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Powellton, 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 Powellton.

RAIL

Montgomery

9 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

27 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

36 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25
RAIL

Charleston

40 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Hope and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 28.88 mi (46.47 km).

Mount Hope

#1 Mount Hope

City in West Virginia

Population1,259
Coordinates38.1051000, -81.5181700
Altitude505
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: County Highway 14/02 (-81.518161, 38.105101)
End: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043, 37.778209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.56 L · about $6.85
Round trip
$13.71
3.46 gal · 13.12 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.85 $13.71
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.66 $15.32
Premium $4.78 $8.27 $16.53
Diesel $5.62 $9.73 $19.46

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Hope and Beckley. The current time is 01:42:28.

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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.