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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Gingerbread Lane
39 m · 7 sec · Gingerbread Lane
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Turn right onto Gray Fox Road
543 ft · 25 sec · Gray Fox Road
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Turn left onto Quail Run Road
71 m · 14 sec · Quail Run Road
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Turn right onto Red Oak Road
804 ft · 36 sec · Red Oak Road
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Turn right onto Lower Clubhouse Drive
2073 ft · 2 min · Lower Clubhouse Drive
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Turn right onto Mission Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Mission Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Charles Town Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Charles Town Road
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Continue on South George Street
974 ft · 18 sec · South George Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
59 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1095 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 7 West: Winchester
1091 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harry Byrd Highway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Harry Byrd Highway
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Continue on Berryville Pike
3.6 mi · 6 min · Berryville Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Roanoke
1827 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
124 mi · 2 hr 15 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Lexington, Charleston
116.9 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Beckley, East Beckley
2671 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Joe L. Smith Drive
1 km · 1 min · Joe L. Smith Drive
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Turn left
61 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Eisenhower Drive
572 ft · 14 sec · South Eisenhower Drive
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Turn left onto Worley Road
534 ft · 29 sec · Worley Road
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Turn left onto Larew Avenue
972 ft · 27 sec · Larew Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Kanawha Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South 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 Shannondale 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 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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marlinton.
Clifton Forge
White Sulphur Springs
Alderson
Staunton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shannondale and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 208.07 mi (334.86 km).
#1 Shannondale
Shannondale is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2170500, -77.8074900 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| 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: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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