How far is Pennsboro, WV from Beckley, WV?

The driving distance from Pennsboro, WV to Beckley, WV is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
167.5 mi
02h 42m
Flight
104.79 mi
168.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.79 mi
Kilometers
168.65 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.5 mi
Kilometers
269.57 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beckley
Wed, Apr 15, 2:46 AM EDT
Return by in Pennsboro
Wed, Apr 15, 5:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pennsboro
2026-04-15T00:03
Arrive Beckley
Wed, Apr 15, 2:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pennsboro
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Sissonville
WV

Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia

From Pennsboro
83.3 mi
01h 21m
To Beckley
84.2 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Collins Avenue

    11 m · 4 sec · Collins Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    94 m · 8 sec · Broadway Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Masonic Avenue

    795 ft · 36 sec · Masonic Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Myles Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Myles Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Bunnells Run Road

    2533 ft · 1 min · Bunnells Run Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Corridor D

    30.7 mi · 36 min · Corridor D

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1109 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    131.2 mi · 2 hr 28 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 3: Beckley

    1640 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Harper Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Harper Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Neville Street

    2913 ft · 1 min · West Neville Street

  12. 12

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

    46 m · 7 sec · South Heber Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Kanawha Street

    37 m · 2 sec · North Kanawha Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Kanawha Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pennsboro and Beckley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
162 mi · 97%
Harper Road
1.89 mi · 1%
West Myles Avenue
0.91 mi · 1%
West Neville Street
0.55 mi
Bunnells Run Road
0.48 mi
WV 3
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left

131 mi · 02h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.7 mi
104.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sissonville
01h 21m from Pennsboro
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Pennsboro and Mostly Sunny near Beckley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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 83.3 miles from Pennsboro and 84.2 miles from Beckley.

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

The direct path is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.7 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.41 one way or $46.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pennsboro and Mostly Sunny near Beckley.

Stop Ideas Near Sissonville

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

20 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

47 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Huntington

72 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Thurmond

80 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pennsboro and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 104.79 mi (168.65 km).

Pennsboro

#1 Pennsboro

City in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States

Population1,018
Coordinates39.2850800, -80.9684400
Altitude264
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: Collins Avenue (-80.968474, 39.285012)
End: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043, 37.778209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.91 gal
22.37 L · about $23.41
Round trip
$46.82
11.82 gal · 44.74 L
Estimated CO2
52.5 kg one way
Round trip: 105 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.41 $46.82
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.18 $52.35
Premium $4.78 $28.24 $56.48
Diesel $5.62 $33.24 $66.48

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pennsboro and Beckley. The current time is 00:03:29.

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.