Origin
Beckley, WV
Night in Beckley on Thursday
Local time
9:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beckley, WV to Culloden, WV
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 47m
Distance
86.8 mi
140 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 40m
★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m
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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Culloden, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Beckley, WV to Culloden, WV covers 86.8 miles and takes about 1h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Virginia Turnpike, I 64, Harper Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56 miles on West Virginia Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.4 miles from Beckley, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 86.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 47m highway drive covering 86.8 miles, with most of the trip on West Virginia Turnpike and I 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 56 miles on West Virginia Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Virginia Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 56 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Virginia Turnpike and I 64. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Prince Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 47m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Prince Street): Navigation decision point; at 58.7 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Prince Street
Turn left onto West Prince Street
Navigation decision point
8
58.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
I 64
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64 toward I 64 West: Huntington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 101
Toward I 64 West: Huntington
4
83.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
Take the exit toward CR 19: Hurricane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward CR 19: Hurricane
4
83.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
|
CR 19 / Hurricane Creek Road
Turn left onto CR 19 / Hurricane Creek Road
Navigation decision point
4
84.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
|
WV 34 Alternate
Turn right onto WV 34 Alternate
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Turnpike | 56 mi | 1h 6m |
| I 64 | 24.6 mi | 27m |
| Harper Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| US 60 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Prince Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Hurricane Creek Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Midland Trail | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Virginia Turnpike
— 56 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckley, WV and Culloden, WV.
1
Start on WV 210
164 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Kanawha Street
2
Turn left onto West Prince Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Prince Street
3
Turn straight onto WV 3
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Neville Street
4
Continue on WV 3
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Harper Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
6
Merge onto I 64; I 77
56 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
West Virginia Turnpike
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
25 mi
·
27 min
·
I 64
Exit 101
Toward I 64 West: Huntington
Use the slight left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Toward CR 19: Hurricane
9
Turn left onto CR 19
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Hurricane Creek Road
10
Turn right onto WV 34
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Teays Valley Road
11
Continue on WV 34
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Midland Trail
12
Turn right onto WV 34 Alternate
357 ft
·
7 sec
·
WV 34 Alternate
13
Turn slight left onto WV 34 Alternate
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
14
Turn right onto US 60
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 60
15
Arrive at destination
US 60
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.4 miles from Beckley, WV, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56 miles.
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 19 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.4 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Culloden, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Beckley, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beckley, WV
This is one driving day of about 86.8 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Beckley, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on West Virginia Turnpike for about 56 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.4 mi from Beckley, WV · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.4 miles from Beckley, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Culloden, WV
The final approach into Culloden, WV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.57 one way
$27.15 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $14.84 | $29.68 |
| premium | $4.70 | $16.06 | $32.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.16 | $38.33 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.92
West Virginia Turnpike
(56 mi)
$3.92
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26 | 0 | $9.11 | $4.17 |
| Efficient EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.15 | $5.56 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Culloden, WV
Night in Culloden on Thursday
Local time
9:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Chesapeake, WV
43 mi in
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 47m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Culloden, WV covers 86.8 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Virginia Turnpike, I 64, Harper Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.4 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 $13.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 47m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Prince Street): Navigation decision point; at 58.7 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Beckley, WV to Culloden, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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