Origin
Kingwood, WV
Afternoon in Kingwood on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingwood, WV to Beckley, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 19m
Distance
185.3 mi
298 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 7m
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6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 29m
5 PM
3h 42m
8 PM
3h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingwood, WV
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Trip Overview
Embarking from Kingwood, WV, to Beckley, WV, this 185.3-mile journey will take approximately 3 hours and 19 minutes of driving time. It's a manageable one-day trip, so you won't need to break it up with an overnight stay. Expect a fuel cost of around $30 for this route. As you travel within the Southeast region of West Virginia, the drive offers a more local feel rather than a high-speed interstate experience. It's a straightforward drive that's easy to plan for a single day's adventure.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
92.7 miles from Kingwood, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating local roads for the entire 185.3 miles, primarily using East Main Street, Morgantown Street, and Veterans Memorial Highway. Without any long highway stretches, you can anticipate frequent turns and a more engaged driving experience. The absence of interstate driving suggests a pace dictated by local conditions and lower speed limits, making it a continuous, winding path through West Virginia's landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Main 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Kingwood, WV to Beckley, WV is easy. At 3h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kingwood, WV to Beckley, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Morgantown Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kingwood Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Robert Stone Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gladesville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Flat Rocks Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grafton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingwood, WV and Beckley, WV.
1
Start on South Sigler Street
79 ft
·
9 sec
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South Sigler Street
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
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East Main Street
3
Continue on Morgantown Street
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Morgantown Street
4
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
5
Continue on Kingwood Pike
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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Kingwood Pike
6
Turn sharp left onto South Robert Stone Way
2.7 mi
·
5 min
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South Robert Stone Way
7
Turn right onto Gladesville Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Gladesville Road
8
Continue on Flat Rocks Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Flat Rocks Road
9
Continue on Gladesville Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
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Gladesville Road
10
Turn right onto Grafton Road
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Grafton Road
11
Turn left onto Goshen Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Goshen Road
12
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
13
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
87 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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US 19 South: Beckley
15
Keep slight left
318 ft
·
9 sec
16
Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
17
Continue straight
58 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South, WV 16: Bradley, North Beckley
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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US 19 South, WV 16: Bradley, North Beckley
19
Turn left onto Robert C. Byrd Drive
3.3 mi
·
5 min
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Robert C. Byrd Drive
20
Continue on Robert C. Byrd Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Robert C. Byrd Drive
21
Turn left onto North Kanawha Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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North Kanawha Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
For this 185.3-mile drive, leaving Kingwood in the morning will give you ample time to reach Beckley without feeling rushed. Since it's a one-day trip with an estimated duration of 3 hours and 19 minutes and a fuel cost of about $30, you can be quite flexible with your departure. Keep an eye out for the numerous turns characteristic of this route to maintain your momentum. With only one designated stop recommended, plan for a brief refreshment or fuel break midway to ensure you stay comfortable on the road.
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 92.7 miles from Kingwood, WV, or about 1h 39m 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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.7 miles or 1h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 43m
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 Kingwood, 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 Kingwood, WV
This is one driving day of about 185.3 miles and 3h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kingwood, 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 92.7 mi from Kingwood, WV · 1h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 92.7 miles from Kingwood, 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
$28.98 one way
$57.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $31.68 | $63.37 |
| premium | $4.70 | $34.30 | $68.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.91 | $81.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.6 | 0 | $19.46 | $8.89 |
| Efficient EV | 46.3 | 0 | $16.21 | $7.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.1 | 0 | $25.94 | $11.86 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Newtown, PA
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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
42 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
3h 19m 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 Kingwood, WV to Beckley, WV covers 185.3 miles and takes about 3h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, Morgantown Street, Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.7 miles from Kingwood, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.98 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Kingwood, WV to Beckley, WV is easy. At 3h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kingwood, WV to Beckley, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kingwood, WV to Beckley, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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