How far is Wiley Ford, WV from Beckley, WV?
The driving distance from Wiley Ford, WV to Beckley, WV is about 242.2 miles (389.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.8 miles (292.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wiley Ford and Beckley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wiley Ford and Beckley.
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Start on Clearview Avenue
14 m · 4 sec · Clearview Avenue
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Turn right onto Cumberland Street
37 m · 11 sec · Cumberland Street
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Turn left
2584 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Canal Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Canal Parkway
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Take the ramp straight
761 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
681 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Industrial Boulevard
102 m · 6 sec · Industrial Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Queen City Drive
141 m · 16 sec · Queen City Drive
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Continue on South Centre Street
147 m · 22 sec · South Centre Street
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Take the exit left
1028 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto National Freeway
74.8 mi · 1 hr 22 min · National Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-79 S: Fairmont
1.3 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
90.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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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 Wiley Ford 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.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
90.3 mi · 01h 37m
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 Wiley Ford 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 Wiley Ford to Beckley?
The road trip is about 242.2 miles (389.8 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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 121 miles from Wiley Ford and 121.2 miles from Beckley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.8 miles (292.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.4 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 9:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.87 one way or $67.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wiley Ford and Mostly Sunny near Beckley.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wiley Ford and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 181.73 mi (292.47 km).
#1 Wiley Ford
Census-designated place in Mineral County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,026 |
| Coordinates | 39.6145300, -78.7750200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| 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: 390 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $33.87 | $67.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.87 | $75.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.85 | $81.70 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $48.09 | $96.17 |
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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