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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Halfway Point
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City in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America
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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.
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Start on 2nd Street
55 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Coalfields Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Coalfields Expressway
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Continue on Moran Avenue
1869 ft · 33 sec · Moran Avenue
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Turn right onto Mullens Connector
1 mi · 1 min · Mullens Connector
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Continue on Coalfields Expressway
13.2 mi · 20 min · Coalfields Expressway
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Continue on Robert C. Byrd Drive
4.9 mi · 6 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
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Turn right onto Neville Street
1577 ft · 46 sec · Neville Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Heber Street
46 m · 7 sec · South Heber Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
625 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Kanawha Street
37 m · 2 sec · North Kanawha Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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Stop Ideas Near Lester
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mullens and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 17.09 mi (27.5 km).
#1 Mullens
City in Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,288 |
| Coordinates | 37.5831700, -81.3803800 |
| Altitude | 432 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beckley
City in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,805 |
| Coordinates | 37.7781700, -81.1881600 |
| Altitude | 738 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043, 37.778209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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