How far is Wellsburg, WV from Beckley, WV?
The driving distance from Wellsburg, WV to Beckley, WV is about 235.4 miles (378.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Lewis County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wellsburg and Beckley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellsburg and Beckley.
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Start on 10th Street
2550 ft · 43 sec · 10th Street
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Continue on Washington Pike
10 mi · 15 min · Washington Pike
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on Washington Pike
8 mi · 12 min · Washington Pike
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 East: New Stanton
1481 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
136.3 mi · 2 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley
1684 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
97 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
8.6 mi · 10 min · Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
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Continue straight
58.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South, WV 16: Bradley, North Beckley
2170 ft · 60 sec
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Turn left onto Robert C. Byrd Drive
3.3 mi · 6 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
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Continue on Robert C. Byrd Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
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Turn left onto North Kanawha Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North 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 Wellsburg 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 79 south
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
136 mi · 02h 27m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wellsburg 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 Wellsburg to Beckley?
The road trip is about 235.4 miles (378.9 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?
Jane Lew is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.6 miles from Wellsburg and 117.8 miles from Beckley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.3 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 8:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.92 one way or $65.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Wellsburg and Chance Rain Showers near Beckley.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wellsburg and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 175.08 mi (281.77 km).
#1 Wellsburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,497 |
| Coordinates | 40.2720100, -80.6095200 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| 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: 379 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $32.92 | $65.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.80 | $73.61 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $39.71 | $79.41 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $46.74 | $93.47 |
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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