How far is Parkersburg, WV from Beckley, WV?
The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Beckley, WV is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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 02h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkersburg and Beckley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and Beckley.
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Start on Juliana Street
137 m · 22 sec · Juliana Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
1268 ft · 51 sec · 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Green Street
111 m · 20 sec · Green Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Camden Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Camden Avenue
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Continue on West Virginia Route 95
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95
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Take the ramp straight toward I 77, WV 2: Charleston
1165 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
128.1 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 3: Beckley
1640 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Harper Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Harper Road
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Continue on West Neville Street
2913 ft · 1 min · West 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 Parkersburg and Beckley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 77
Merge slight left
128 mi · 02h 24m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Parkersburg and Rain Showers Likely near Beckley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Beckley?
The road trip is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Sissonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Parkersburg and 71.3 miles from Beckley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.41 one way or $38.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Parkersburg and Rain Showers Likely near Beckley.
Stop Ideas Near Sissonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sissonville.
Charleston
Montgomery
Huntington
Thurmond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 104.81 mi (168.68 km).
#1 Parkersburg
City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia
| Population | 29,009 |
| Coordinates | 39.2667400, -81.5615100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| 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: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.41 | $38.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.70 | $43.40 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.41 | $46.82 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.56 | $55.12 |
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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