Origin
Beckley, WV
Morning in Beckley on Wednesday
Local time
7:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beckley, WV to Benwood, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 13m
Distance
214.8 mi
346 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 0m
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6 AM
4h 13m
8 AM
4h 40m
10 AM
4h 22m
12 PM
4h 20m
3 PM
4h 24m
5 PM
4h 38m
8 PM
4h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beckley, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Beckley, WV to Benwood, WV covers 214.8 miles and takes about 4h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Prince Street, West Neville Street, Harper Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
107.4 miles from Beckley, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 13m drive with frequent turns across 214.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Prince Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 13m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beckley, WV to Benwood, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Prince Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Neville Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harper Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Virginia Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 77 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WV 2 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Emerson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 2 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Prince Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckley, WV and Benwood, WV.
1
Start on North Kanawha Street
164 ft
·
11 sec
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North Kanawha Street
2
Turn left onto West Prince Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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West Prince Street
3
Turn straight onto West Neville Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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West Neville Street
4
Continue on Harper Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Harper Road
5
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
6
Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
56 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
West Virginia Turnpike
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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I 77 North: Parkersburg
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
77 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
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I 77 North: Parkersburg
9
Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
10
Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
135 ft
·
4 sec
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WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
11
Continue on Emerson Avenue
5.0 mi
·
5 min
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Emerson Avenue
12
Continue on State Route 2
12 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 2
13
Continue on 2nd Street
17 mi
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19 min
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2nd Street
14
Turn right onto Wells Street
5.0 mi
·
5 min
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Wells Street
15
Continue on Vine Street
4.3 mi
·
4 min
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Vine Street
16
Continue on 3rd Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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3rd Street
17
Continue on North State Route 2
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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North State Route 2
18
Continue on North State Rt. 2
24 mi
·
29 min
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North State Rt. 2
19
Continue on Wheeling Avenue
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Wheeling Avenue
20
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
21
Turn left onto McMechen Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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McMechen Street
22
Turn right onto 4th Street
256 ft
·
17 sec
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4th Street
23
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
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Main Street
24
Turn left onto 5th Street
23 ft
·
1 sec
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5th Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 107.4 miles from Beckley, WV, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.4 miles or 2h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Benwood, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Beckley, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beckley, WV
This is one driving day of about 214.8 miles and 4h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Beckley, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.4 mi from Beckley, WV · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 107.4 miles from Beckley, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Benwood, WV
The final approach into Benwood, WV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Benwood, WV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.59 one way
$67.18 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $36.73 | $73.45 |
| premium | $4.70 | $39.75 | $79.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.43 | $94.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.4 | 0 | $22.55 | $10.31 |
| Efficient EV | 53.7 | 0 | $18.79 | $8.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.9 | 1 | $30.07 | $13.75 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Benwood, WV
Morning in Benwood on Wednesday
Local time
7:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 13m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Beckley, WV to Benwood, WV covers 214.8 miles and takes about 4h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Prince Street, West Neville Street, Harper Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.4 miles from Beckley, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 13m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beckley, WV to Benwood, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Beckley, WV to Benwood, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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