Origin
Follansbee, WV
Evening in Follansbee on Wednesday
Local time
5:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Follansbee, WV to Beckley, WV
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 9m
Distance
239.5 mi
385 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 56m
★
6 AM
4h 9m
8 AM
4h 35m
10 AM
4h 18m
12 PM
4h 16m
3 PM
4h 20m
5 PM
4h 34m
8 PM
4h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Follansbee, WV
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Beckley, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Follansbee, WV to Beckley, WV covers 239.5 miles and takes about 4h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 10th Street, Washington Pike, Jefferson Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.45 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
119.7 miles from Follansbee, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 9m drive with frequent turns across 239.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
10th 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 9m 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 Follansbee, WV to Beckley, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Street | — | — |
| Washington Pike | — | — |
| Jefferson Avenue | — | — |
| I 70 East | — | — |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | — | — |
| I 79 south | — | — |
| US 19 South | — | — |
| Upper Millcreek Telsa Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
10th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Follansbee, WV and Beckley, WV.
1
Start on Main Street
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto 10th Street
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
10th Street
3
Continue on Washington Pike
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Washington Pike
4
Continue on Jefferson Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
5
Continue on Washington Pike
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Washington Pike
6
Continue on Jefferson Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
7
Take the ramp left toward I 70 East: New Stanton
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 70 East: New Stanton
8
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
136 mi
·
2 hr 26 min
·
I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 19 South: Beckley
11
Keep slight left
318 ft
·
9 sec
12
Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
13
Continue straight
58 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South, WV 16: Bradley, North Beckley
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 19 South, WV 16: Bradley, North Beckley
15
Turn left onto Robert C. Byrd Drive
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Robert C. Byrd Drive
16
Continue on Robert C. Byrd Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Robert C. Byrd Drive
17
Turn left onto North Kanawha Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Kanawha Street
18
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 119.7 miles from Follansbee, WV, or about 2h 4m 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 53 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.7 miles or 2h 4m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beckley, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Follansbee, 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 Follansbee, WV
This is one driving day of about 239.5 miles and 4h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Follansbee, 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 119.7 mi from Follansbee, WV · 2h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
120 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 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 119.7 miles from Follansbee, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Beckley, WV
The final approach into Beckley, 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 Beckley, 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
$37.45 one way
$74.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $40.95 | $81.90 |
| premium | $4.70 | $44.33 | $88.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.88 | $105.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.9 | 0 | $25.15 | $11.50 |
| Efficient EV | 59.9 | 0 | $20.96 | $9.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95.8 | 1 | $33.53 | $15.33 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 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.
Destination
Beckley, WV
Evening in Beckley on Wednesday
Local time
5:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
6 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 9m 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 Follansbee, WV to Beckley, WV covers 239.5 miles and takes about 4h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 10th Street, Washington Pike, Jefferson Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 119.7 miles from Follansbee, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.45 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 9m 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 Follansbee, WV to Beckley, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Follansbee, WV to Beckley, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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