How far is Ravenswood, WV from Beckley, WV?

The driving distance from Ravenswood, WV to Beckley, WV is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.11 mi
01h 47m
Flight
86.59 mi
139.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.59 mi
Kilometers
139.35 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.11 mi
Kilometers
177.21 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beckley
Mon, Jun 1, 11:41 AM EDT
Return by in Ravenswood
Mon, Jun 1, 1:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ravenswood
2026-06-01T09:54
Arrive Beckley
Mon, Jun 1, 11:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ravenswood
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Coal Fork
WV

Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia

From Ravenswood
53.6 mi
00h 53m
To Beckley
56.5 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N
Destination
73°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Street

    16 m · 7 sec · Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    3174 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2338 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    42.4 mi · 46 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 3: Beckley

    1640 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Harper Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Harper Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Neville Street

    2913 ft · 1 min · West Neville Street

  10. 10

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

    46 m · 7 sec · South Heber Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Kanawha Street

    37 m · 2 sec · North Kanawha Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Kanawha Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ravenswood 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street
102 mi · 93%
Harper Road
1.89 mi · 2%
West Neville Street
0.55 mi · 1%
WV 3
0.31 mi
Main Street
0.12 mi
South Heber Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Washington Street

Continue straight

58.6 mi · 01h 10m

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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
86.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coal Fork
00h 53m from Ravenswood
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ravenswood and Partly Sunny near Beckley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Coal Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Ravenswood and 56.5 miles from Beckley.

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

The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.41 one way or $30.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ravenswood and Partly Sunny near Beckley.

Stop Ideas Near Coal Fork

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Coal Fork and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Park
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

City Park

Dunbar , WV
1300 City Park Rd, Dunbar, WV 25064
Rating 4.2/5 108 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 5 mi away

Charleston City Hall

Charleston , WV
501 Virginia St E, Charleston, WV 25301
Rating 3.3/5 7 reviews City Hall
Charleston Sanitary Board
Nearby stop 7.8 mi away

Charleston Sanitary Board

Charleston , WV
208 26th St W, Charleston, WV 25387
Rating 3.1/5 112 reviews Water utility company
Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 3.3 mi away

Parks and Recreation

Charleston , WV
1900 Kanawha Blvd E Unit 3, Charleston, WV 25305
Rating 4.6/5 12 reviews State government office,Recreation center,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coal Fork.

RAIL

Charleston

12 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

23 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

56 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

65 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ravenswood and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 86.59 mi (139.35 km).

Ravenswood

#1 Ravenswood

City in West Virginia

Population3,616
Coordinates38.9481400, -81.7609600
Altitude185
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: Walnut Street (-81.760959, 38.948137)
End: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043, 37.778209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.89 gal
14.71 L · about $15.41
Round trip
$30.82
7.78 gal · 29.42 L
Estimated CO2
34.6 kg one way
Round trip: 69.1 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.41 $30.82
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.23 $34.46
Premium $4.78 $18.59 $37.17
Diesel $5.62 $21.88 $43.75

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Ravenswood and Beckley. The current time is 09:54:04.

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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.