Origin
Beckley, WV
Late night in Beckley on Tuesday
Local time
4:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beckley, WV to Belle, WV
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
46.8 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beckley, WV
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Belle, WV
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Trip Overview
Beckley to Belle is 46.8 miles and takes about 1h 3m via West Virginia Turnpike, East Dupont Avenue, and Harper Road, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within West Virginia's Southeast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a convenient option if you're looking for a quick transit between these two points without extensive planning. Consider this trip for its directness and minimal time commitment, perfect for a day trip or a quick leg of a larger journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Turnpike | 39.6 mi | 47m |
| East Dupont Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Harper Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Kanawha Boulevard East | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Prince Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Old US 60 | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Midland Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West Neville Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Virginia Turnpike
— 39.6 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckley, WV and Belle, WV.
1
Start on WV 210
164 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Kanawha Street
2
Turn left onto West Prince Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Prince Street
3
Turn straight onto WV 3
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Neville Street
4
Continue on WV 3
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Harper Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
6
Merge onto I 64; I 77
40 mi
·
47 min
·
West Virginia Turnpike
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 60, WV 61: Chelyan, Cedar Grove
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 60
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Kanawha Boulevard East
9
Continue on US 60
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Dupont Avenue
10
Turn right onto Midland Avenue
110 ft
·
6 sec
·
Midland Avenue
11
Continue on Midland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Midland Avenue
12
Continue on Midland Avenue
233 ft
·
12 sec
·
Midland Avenue
13
Turn right onto CR 60/18
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Old US 60
14
Arrive at destination
CR 60/18
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Beckley, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 46.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Prince Street
Turn left onto West Prince Street
Navigation decision point
5
42.3 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward US 60, WV 61: Chelyan, Cedar Grove
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 60, WV 61: Chelyan, Cedar Grove
4
43.1 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
US 60 / Kanawha Boulevard East
At end of road, turn left onto US 60 / Kanawha Boulevard East
Navigation decision point
4
46.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
Midland Avenue
Turn right onto Midland Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
46.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
CR 60/18 / Old US 60
Turn right onto CR 60/18 / Old US 60
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.32 one way
$14.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.00 | $16.00 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.77
West Virginia Turnpike
(39.6 mi)
$2.77
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$3
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $3.00 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Belle, WV
Late night in Belle on Tuesday
Local time
4:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Montgomery, WV
23 mi in
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
15 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 3m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 85% of the journey utilizing major roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 39.6 miles on the West Virginia Turnpike, providing a consistent, high-speed experience for a large portion of the trip. Expect a smooth, direct path for most of the 46.8 miles, transitioning onto East Dupont Avenue and Harper Road for the final approach. The character is largely about efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.6 mi on West Virginia Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Virginia Turnpike and East Dupont Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Prince Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Beckley, WV to Belle, WV is easy. At 1h 3m with 85% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Prince Street): Navigation decision point; at 42.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.1 miles (US 60 / Kanawha Boulevard East): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Beckley, WV to Belle, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Cedar Grove along the way.
Cedar Grove
42.3 mi in
|
~54m
About the Cities
Starting in Beckley, WV
Full guide →Beckley is a city of 17,256 (as of 2020) in West Virginia, and is the county seat of Raleigh County pop. 74,591 (2020). It sits on a high plateau above the New River Gorge at an elevation of 2,418 feet. It was founded in 1838 and named for John J Beckley, the first Clerk of the House of Representatives and the first Librarian of Congress. Once a major coal industry hub, Beckley contains a small historic downtown and many suburban neighborhoods. The Beckley area serves as the overall regional commercial center for Southern West Virginia region, and has many big box stores and chain restaurants, in contrast to the small-town nature of its surrounding communities. Beckley sits as the closest town to the Grandview portion of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, and has easy access within 40 minutes to the park's 2 other visitor centers near Fayetteville and Hinton.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 46.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.6 miles on West Virginia Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.77 in tolls one way, starting with West Virginia Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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: near the start (West Prince Street): Navigation decision point; at 42.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.1 miles (US 60 / Kanawha Boulevard East): 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 Belle, WV before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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