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

The driving distance from Mount Hope, WV to Beckley, WV is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.53 mi
00h 19m
Flight
8.2 mi
13.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.2 mi
Kilometers
13.2 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.53 mi
Kilometers
15.33 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beckley
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Hope
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Hope
2026-04-23T05:12
Arrive Beckley
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mount Hope
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Prosperity
WV

The state of flourishing, thriving, good fortune or successful social status

From Mount Hope
4.8 mi
00h 09m
To Beckley
4.8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

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 Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Robert C. Byrd Drive

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Robert C. Byrd Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Kanawha Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Kanawha Street

  6. 6

    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

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
6 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Robert C. Byrd Drive
7.08 mi · 74%
Main Street
1.68 mi · 18%
North Kanawha Street
0.75 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Robert C. Byrd Drive

Continue on Robert C. Byrd Drive

5.75 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
8.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prosperity
00h 09m from Mount Hope
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Hope 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 Mount Hope to Beckley?

The road trip is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Prosperity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Mount Hope and 4.8 miles from Beckley.

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

The direct path is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.35 one way or $2.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Mount Hope and Mostly Sunny near Beckley.

Stop Ideas Near Prosperity

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

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

RAIL

Prince

13 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25
RAIL

Thurmond

17 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
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Hinton

33 mi away
Front St. and Fifth Ave.
RAIL

Montgomery

40 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Hope and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 8.2 mi (13.2 km).

Mount Hope

#1 Mount Hope

City in West Virginia

Population1,377
Coordinates37.8953900, -81.1642700
Altitude525
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: Main Street (-81.16437, 37.895462)
End: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043, 37.778209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.27 L · about $1.35
Round trip
$2.69
0.68 gal · 2.54 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.35 $2.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.51 $3.01
Premium $4.78 $1.62 $3.25
Diesel $5.62 $1.91 $3.82

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 Mount Hope and Beckley. The current time is 05:12:04.

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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.