How far is Winfield, WV from Beckley, WV?

The driving distance from Winfield, WV to Beckley, WV is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.14 mi
02h 25m
Flight
131.9 mi
212.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.9 mi
Kilometers
212.27 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.14 mi
Kilometers
249.67 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beckley
Sat, Apr 18, 12:09 PM EDT
Return by in Winfield
Sat, Apr 18, 2:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winfield
2026-04-18T09:43
Arrive Beckley
Sat, Apr 18, 12:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Sutton
WV

Town in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA

From Winfield
77.5 mi
01h 12m
To Beckley
77.7 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Reubens Run Road

    37 m · 6 sec · Reubens Run Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bunner Ridge Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bunner Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1213 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    80.5 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley

    1684 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    97 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    58.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South, WV 16: Bradley, North Beckley

    2170 ft · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Robert C. Byrd Drive

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Robert C. Byrd Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Kanawha Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Kanawha Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Kanawha Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
80.5 mi · 52%
Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
67.1 mi · 43%
Robert C. Byrd Drive
4.66 mi · 3%
Bunner Ridge Road
1.13 mi · 1%
US 19 South
0.79 mi · 1%
North Kanawha Street
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

80.5 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
131.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
01h 12m from Winfield
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Winfield and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Beckley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winfield to Beckley?

The road trip is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km) and usually takes 02h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Winfield and 77.7 miles from Beckley.

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

The direct path is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.67 one way or $43.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Winfield and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Beckley.

Stop Ideas Near Sutton

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

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

RAIL

Montgomery

76 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

85 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Charleston

89 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Prince

95 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winfield and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 131.9 mi (212.27 km).

Winfield

#1 Winfield

City in West Virginia, United States

Population2,410
Coordinates39.4803600, -80.0817400
Altitude301
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: County Route 33/2 (-80.081758, 39.480404)
End: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043, 37.778209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.47 gal
20.72 L · about $21.67
Round trip
$43.33
10.94 gal · 41.44 L
Estimated CO2
48.6 kg one way
Round trip: 97.2 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.67 $43.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.23 $48.45
Premium $4.78 $26.14 $52.27
Diesel $5.62 $30.76 $61.53

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Winfield and Beckley. The current time is 09:43:57.

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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.