How far is Shepherdstown, WV from Beckley, WV?
The driving distance from Shepherdstown, WV to Beckley, WV is about 278.6 miles (448.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.4 miles (346.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shepherdstown and Beckley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shepherdstown and Beckley.
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Start on East German Street
2671 ft · 2 min · East German Street
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Continue on Martinsburg Pike
2.4 mi · 4 min · Martinsburg Pike
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Continue on Shepherdstown Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Shepherdstown Road
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Continue on East Moler Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · East Moler Avenue
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Turn left onto North Queen Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Queen Street
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Turn right onto West King Street
1721 ft · 37 sec · West King Street
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Turn left onto Winchester Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Winchester Avenue
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Turn right onto Apple Harvest Drive
2393 ft · 1 min · Apple Harvest Drive
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Take the exit left toward I 81 South
1383 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
144.1 mi · 2 hr 36 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 Shepherdstown 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
144 mi · 02h 36m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Shepherdstown and Chance Rain Showers near Beckley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shepherdstown to Beckley?
The road trip is about 278.6 miles (448.4 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?
Durbin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.9 miles from Shepherdstown and 140.7 miles from Beckley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.4 miles (346.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.2 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 7:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.94 one way or $77.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Shepherdstown and Chance Rain Showers near Beckley.
Stop Ideas Near Durbin
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 Durbin.
Staunton station
Clifton Forge
White Sulphur Springs
Alderson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shepherdstown and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 215.41 mi (346.67 km).
#1 Shepherdstown
A town in West Virginia
| Population | 1,922 |
| Coordinates | 39.4301000, -77.8041600 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| 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: 448 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $38.94 | $77.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $43.54 | $87.07 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $46.97 | $93.94 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $55.28 | $110.57 |
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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