How far is Shannondale, WV from Beckley, WV?

The driving distance from Shannondale, WV to Beckley, WV is about 271.5 miles (437 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.1 miles (334.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
271.52 mi
04h 29m
Flight
208.07 mi
334.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.07 mi
Kilometers
334.86 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.52 mi
Kilometers
436.97 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beckley
Thu, Apr 23, 11:53 AM EDT
Return by in Shannondale
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shannondale
2026-04-23T07:23
Arrive Beckley
Thu, Apr 23, 11:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shannondale
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Marlinton
WV

Town in West Virginia

From Shannondale
135.5 mi
02h 14m
To Beckley
136 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gingerbread Lane

    39 m · 7 sec · Gingerbread Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gray Fox Road

    543 ft · 25 sec · Gray Fox Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Quail Run Road

    71 m · 14 sec · Quail Run Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Red Oak Road

    804 ft · 36 sec · Red Oak Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lower Clubhouse Drive

    2073 ft · 2 min · Lower Clubhouse Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mission Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Mission Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Charles Town Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Charles Town Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South George Street

    974 ft · 18 sec · South George Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    59 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    1095 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 7 West: Winchester

    1091 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Harry Byrd Highway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Harry Byrd Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Berryville Pike

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Berryville Pike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Roanoke

    1827 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    124 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Lexington, Charleston

    116.9 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Beckley, East Beckley

    2671 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Joe L. Smith Drive

    1 km · 1 min · Joe L. Smith Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left

    61 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Eisenhower Drive

    572 ft · 14 sec · South Eisenhower Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Worley Road

    534 ft · 29 sec · Worley Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Larew Avenue

    972 ft · 27 sec · Larew Avenue

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Kanawha Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Kanawha Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Kanawha Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
124 mi · 46%
I 64 West
117 mi · 43%
South George Street
11.7 mi · 4%
Harry Byrd Highway
5.18 mi · 2%
Berryville Pike
3.65 mi · 1%
Charles Town Road
3.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Merge slight left

124 mi · 02h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.4 mi
208.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlinton
02h 14m from Shannondale
Leave By
8:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Shannondale 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 Shannondale to Beckley?

The road trip is about 271.5 miles (437 km) and usually takes 04h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marlinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.5 miles from Shannondale and 136 miles from Beckley.

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

The direct path is about 208.1 miles (334.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.95 one way or $75.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shannondale and Mostly Sunny near Beckley.

Stop Ideas Near Marlinton

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

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

RAIL

Clifton Forge

51 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

White Sulphur Springs

52 mi away
315 West Main Street
RAIL

Alderson

74 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Staunton station

90 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shannondale and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 208.07 mi (334.86 km).

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#1 Shannondale

Shannondale is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2170500, -77.8074900
Altitude171
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: Gingerbread Lane (-77.807626, 39.217059)
End: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043, 37.778209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 437 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.58 gal
36.27 L · about $37.95
Round trip
$75.89
19.16 gal · 72.54 L
Estimated CO2
85.1 kg one way
Round trip: 170.3 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.95 $75.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $42.43 $84.86
Premium $4.78 $45.77 $91.55
Diesel $5.62 $53.88 $107.76

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Shannondale and Beckley. The current time is 07:23:37.

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.