How far is Parkersburg, WV from Beckley, WV?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Parkersburg and Beckley is 104.81 miles (168.68 km).
Flight distance from Parkersburg, WV to Beckley, WV is 104.81 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Parkersburg to Beckley with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Parkersburg, West Virginia to Beckley, West Virginia is: 138.86 miles (223.47 km) by car.
Driving from Parkersburg to Beckley will take approximately 02 hours 13 minutes.
#1 Parkersburg
City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia
| Population | 29009 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°16'0"N 81°33'41"W |
| Latitude | 39.2667400 |
| Longitude | -81.5615100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beckley
City in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15805 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°46'41"N 81°11'17"W |
| Latitude | 37.7781700 |
| Longitude | -81.1881600 |
| Altitude | 738 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Beckley: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043,37.778209)
Estimated Travel Time Between Parkersburg and Beckley
The distance between Parkersburg and Beckley is 223 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 28 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Parkersburg and Beckley. The current time is 03:13:08.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 37 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 28 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 46 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 59 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 51 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 43 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.55 liters (4.9 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Parkersburg and Beckley.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Parkersburg to Beckley is $16.58 (diesel $20.77).
West Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.38 | $3.73 | $4.07 | $4.24 |
| Total | $16.58 | $18.27 | $19.95 | $20.77 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in West Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.383 (Diesel $4.238) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Parkersburg and Beckley (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
