Origin
Cross Lanes, WV
Afternoon in Cross Lanes on Saturday
Local time
1:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cross Lanes, WV to Beckley, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
70.9 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cross Lanes, WV
Jan van der Wolf
Beckley, WV
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Trip Overview
Cross Lanes, WV to Beckley, WV is 70.9 miles and takes about 1h 28m via I 64, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Southeast region, specifically West Virginia for its entirety. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip ideal for a single day of travel. Expect a consistent driving experience with minimal detours needed to reach your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 67 mi | 1h 19m |
| Harper Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Goff Mountain Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Neville Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Heber Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Kanawha Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 67 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cross Lanes, WV and Beckley, WV.
1
Start on WV 622
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Goff Mountain Road
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
3
Merge onto I 64
67 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 44
Toward WV 3: Beckley
5
Turn left onto WV 3
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Harper Road
6
Continue on WV 3
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Neville Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto South Heber Street
152 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Heber Street
8
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Main Street
9
Turn left onto WV 210
122 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Kanawha Street
10
Arrive at destination
WV 210
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.4 miles from Cross Lanes, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 70.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
68 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward WV 3: Beckley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 44
Toward WV 3: Beckley
4
70.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
South Heber Street
At end of road, turn left onto South Heber Street
Navigation decision point
5
70.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
70.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
WV 210 / North Kanawha Street
Turn left onto WV 210 / North Kanawha Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.09 one way
$22.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.12 | $24.25 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.12 | $26.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.65 | $31.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.44 | $3.40 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.93 | $4.54 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Beckley, WV
Afternoon in Beckley on Saturday
Local time
1:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 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
1h 28m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on I 64, experiencing a significant stretch of 67 miles on this interstate without interruption. The route is designed for efficient travel, minimizing time spent on slower local roads and maximizing your time on the open highway.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 67 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Harper Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near I 64.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cross Lanes, WV to Beckley, WV is easy. At 1h 28m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 68 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 70.7 miles (South Heber Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 70.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 67 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 68 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 70.7 miles (South Heber Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Gauley River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Beckley, WV before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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