How far is Mullens, WV from Beckley, WV?

The driving distance from Mullens, WV to Beckley, WV is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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
21.17 mi
00h 24m
Flight
17.09 mi
27.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.09 mi
Kilometers
27.5 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.17 mi
Kilometers
34.07 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beckley
Wed, May 13, 6:21 PM EDT
Return by in Mullens
Wed, May 13, 6:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mullens
2026-05-13T17:56
Arrive Beckley
Wed, May 13, 6:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mullens
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lester
WV

City in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Mullens
10.6 mi
00h 12m
To Beckley
10.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    55 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Coalfields Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Coalfields Expressway

  3. 3

    Continue on Moran Avenue

    1869 ft · 33 sec · Moran Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mullens Connector

    1 mi · 1 min · Mullens Connector

  5. 5

    Continue on Coalfields Expressway

    13.2 mi · 20 min · Coalfields Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Robert C. Byrd Drive

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Neville Street

    1577 ft · 46 sec · Neville Street

  8. 8

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

    46 m · 7 sec · South Heber Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Kanawha Street

    37 m · 2 sec · North Kanawha Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Kanawha Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mullens 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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Coalfields Expressway
14.4 mi · 68%
Robert C. Byrd Drive
4.87 mi · 23%
Mullens Connector
1 mi · 5%
Moran Avenue
0.35 mi · 2%
Neville Street
0.3 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Coalfields Expressway

Continue on Coalfields Expressway

13.2 mi · 00h 20m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lester
00h 12m from Mullens
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Mullens and Rain Showers near Beckley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mullens to Beckley?

The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Lester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Mullens and 10.6 miles from Beckley.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.97 one way or $5.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Mullens and Rain Showers near Beckley.

Stop Ideas Near Lester

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

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

RAIL

Prince

26 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25
RAIL

Thurmond

31 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Hinton

37 mi away
Front St. and Fifth Ave.
RAIL

Montgomery

50 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mullens and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 17.09 mi (27.5 km).

Mullens

#1 Mullens

City in Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,288
Coordinates37.5831700, -81.3803800
Altitude432
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: 2nd Street (-81.38038, 37.583155)
End: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043, 37.778209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.83 L · about $2.97
Round trip
$5.94
1.5 gal · 5.66 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.97 $5.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.32 $6.64
Premium $4.78 $3.58 $7.17
Diesel $5.62 $4.22 $8.44

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Mullens and Beckley. The current time is 17:56:54.

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.