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Trip from Winfield, 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

2h 25m

Distance

155.1 mi

250 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 15m ★
6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 19m

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

Downtown Winfield, WV, WV

Winfield, WV

Tom Fisk

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

Beckley, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Winfield, WV to Beckley, WV covers 155.1 miles and takes about 2h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Bunner Ridge Road, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, US 19 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.25 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

77.6 miles from Winfield, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Bunner Ridge Road
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
US 19 South
Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
Robert C
North Kanawha Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Bunner Ridge Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Reubens Run Road

121 ft · 6 sec · Reubens Run Road
2

Turn right onto Bunner Ridge Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Bunner Ridge Road
3

Take the ramp left

0.2 mi · 30 sec
4

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

81 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
5

Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 19 South: Beckley
6

Keep slight left

318 ft · 9 sec
7

Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

8.6 mi · 9 min · Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
8

Continue straight

58 mi · 1 hr 11 min
9

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
10

Turn left onto Robert C. Byrd Drive

3.3 mi · 5 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
11

Continue on Robert C. Byrd Drive

1.3 mi · 2 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
12

Turn left onto North Kanawha Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Kanawha Street
13

Arrive at your destination

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 77.6 miles from Winfield, WV, or about 1h 12m 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 34 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 77.6 miles or 1h 12m 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 59m

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 Winfield, 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 Winfield, WV

This is one driving day of about 155.1 miles and 2h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Winfield, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Craigsville, WV, WV

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Craigsville, WV

78 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.

Popular next leg

Craigsville, WV to Beckley, WV

59.7 mi · 1h 20m

Pacing Suggestions

Weston, WV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Craigsville, WV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 77.6 miles from Winfield, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.25 one way

$48.51 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $26.52 $53.04
premium $4.70 $28.71 $57.41
diesel $5.61 $34.24 $68.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.5 0 $16.29 $7.44
Efficient EV 38.8 0 $13.57 $6.20
EV Truck/SUV 62 0 $21.71 $9.93

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Winfield, WV

Afternoon in Winfield on Saturday

Local time

4:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Beckley, WV

Afternoon in Beckley on Saturday

Local time

4:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°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

2 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

2h 25m 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?

155.1 mi in 2h 25m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Bunner Ridge Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Winfield, WV to Beckley, WV is easy. At 2h 25m 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 Winfield, WV to Beckley, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 155.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

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.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Winfield, WV to Beckley, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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