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Trip from Beckley, WV to Inwood, WV

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

4h 43m

Distance

258.8 mi

417 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

30 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 30m ★
6 AM
4h 43m
8 AM
5h 10m
10 AM
4h 53m
12 PM
4h 50m
3 PM
4h 54m
5 PM
5h 9m
8 PM
4h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States

Beckley, WV

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Inwood, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Beckley, WV to Inwood, WV covers 258.8 miles and takes about 4h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 64, I 81, North Kanawha Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 146.9 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.47 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

129.4 miles from Beckley, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 4h 43m highway drive covering 258.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and I 81. The longest continuous stretch is about 146.9 miles on I 64.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 146.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and I 81. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near US 19 / South Eisenhower Drive.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 43m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (US 19 / South Eisenhower Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 19 BYP): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 19 / South Eisenhower Drive

At end of road, turn right onto US 19 / South Eisenhower Drive

Navigation decision point

5
1.9 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 19 BYP

Turn left onto US 19 BYP

Navigation decision point

5
2.6 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 64 East: Lewisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 64 East: Lewisburg
5
3.2 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 64

Merge onto I 64

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
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257.8 mi into trip | ~4h 41m in

Take the exit toward WV 51: Inwood, Charles Town

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward WV 51: Inwood, Charles Town

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 146.9 mi 2h 38m
I 81 107.7 mi 1h 57m
North Kanawha Street 1.5 mi 2m
Joe L. Smith Drive 0.7 mi <1m
Gerrardstown Road 0.5 mi <1m
Winchester Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Larew Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
South Eisenhower Drive 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 146.9 mi, about 2h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beckley, WV and Inwood, WV.

1

Start on WV 210

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Kanawha Street
2

Turn left onto Larew Avenue

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Larew Avenue
3

Turn right onto Worley Road

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Worley Road
4

At end of road, turn right onto US 19

0.1 mi · 18 sec · South Eisenhower Drive
5

Turn left onto US 19 BYP

41 ft · 0 sec · US 19 BYP
6

Turn right onto Joe L. Smith Drive

0.7 mi · 56 sec · Joe L. Smith Drive
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 64 East: Lewisburg
8

Merge onto I 64

147 mi · 2 hr 38 min · I 64
Use the straight lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

108 mi · 1 hr 57 min · I 81
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward WV 51: Inwood, Charles Town
11

Enter roundabout onto WV 51

49 ft · 0 sec · Gerrardstown Road
12

Continue on WV 51

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Gerrardstown Road
13

Enter roundabout onto WV 51

140 ft · 2 sec · Gerrardstown Road
14

Continue on WV 51

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Gerrardstown Road
15

Continue on US 11

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Winchester Avenue
16

Turn right onto CR 11/22

118 ft · 5 sec · True Apple Way
17

Arrive at destination

CR 11/22

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 129.4 miles from Beckley, WV, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 146.9 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 129.4 miles or 2h 22m 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 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Inwood, 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 258.8 miles and 4h 43m.

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.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 146.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 129.4 mi from Beckley, WV · 2h 22m into the drive

town in the west-central part of Garrett County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oakland, MD

129 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

Oakland, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oakland, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 129.4 miles from Beckley, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 146.9 miles.

Arriving in Inwood, WV

The final approach into Inwood, 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 Inwood, WV.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your...

16 mi from route ~41 min detour $20 near mile 258.8
Park Closure: Annual Closure to Protect Nesting Peregrine Falcons
Caution: Construction work at entrance to Visitor Center parking lot
View on nps.gov
Gauley River National Recreation Area

Gauley River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River cont...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour Free near mile 26.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.47 one way

$80.94 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 91 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $44.25 $88.50
premium $4.70 $47.90 $95.80
diesel $5.61 $57.14 $114.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 90.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

30 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Chik-fil-A - Tesla Supercharger

Lexington, VA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Staunton, VA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Beckley Travel Plaza - DC America

Beckley, WV

Non-Networked

10 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Mt. Hope, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Holiday Inn - Tesla Supercharger

Lewisburg, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Lexington, VA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Comfort Inn - Tesla Supercharger

Raphine, VA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Stuarts Draft, VA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 14 eVgo Network: 4 Electrify America: 3 ChargePoint Network: 3 Non-Networked: 2 EV Connect: 2 CHARGELAB: 1 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 77.6 0 $27.17 $12.42
Efficient EV 64.7 0 $22.65 $10.35
EV Truck/SUV 103.5 1 $36.23 $16.56

Gas CO2

91 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Beckley, WV

Night in Beckley on Tuesday

Local time

10:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Inwood, WV

Night in Inwood on Tuesday

Local time

10:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

76°F

Oakland, MD

129 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

44 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

4h 43m 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 Inwood, WV covers 258.8 miles and takes about 4h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, I 81, North Kanawha Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 129.4 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 $40.47 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 43m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (US 19 / South Eisenhower Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 19 BYP): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Beckley, WV to Inwood, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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