How far is Oceana, WV from Beckley, WV?
The driving distance from Oceana, WV to Beckley, WV is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oceana and Beckley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oceana and Beckley.
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Start on Kopperston Road
8 m · 7 sec · Kopperston Road
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Turn left onto Cook Parkway
9.3 mi · 15 min · Cook Parkway
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Continue on Main Avenue
2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Twin Falls Road
6.7 mi · 8 min · Twin Falls Road
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Turn left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight right onto Slab Fork Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Slab Fork Road
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Turn left onto Coalfields Expressway
4.4 mi · 5 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 Oceana 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.
Cook Parkway
Turn left onto Cook Parkway
9.28 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Oceana 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 Oceana to Beckley?
The road trip is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Mullens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Oceana and 16.2 miles from Beckley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Oceana and Rain Showers near Beckley.
Stop Ideas Near Mullens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mullens.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oceana and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 24.54 mi (39.5 km).
#1 Oceana
Human settlement in Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,195 |
| Coordinates | 37.6920600, -81.6240000 |
| Altitude | 385 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.37 | $14.73 |
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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