Origin
Beckley, WV
Night in Beckley on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beckley, WV to Fayetteville, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
21.7 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Fayetteville, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Beckley to Fayetteville, you are looking at a brief 21.7-mile journey that typically takes about 30 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel makes this an incredibly affordable transit between these two West Virginia communities. Both towns are situated within the Southeast region, ensuring a consistent regional feel as you transition between them. Given the short duration and manageable mileage, it is a straightforward drive that offers great flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 19 | 12.2 mi | 15m |
| Robert C. Byrd Drive | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Old Fayettesville Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| North Kanawha Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Lochgelly Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Court Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 19
— 12.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckley, WV and Fayetteville, WV.
1
Start on WV 210
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Kanawha Street
2
Turn right onto WV 16
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert C. Byrd Drive
3
Continue on US 19; WV 16
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Robert C. Byrd Drive
4
Take the exit onto US 19
12 mi
·
15 min
·
US 19
Toward US 19 North: Summersville
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward WV 16, CR 21/18: North Oah Hill
6
Turn right onto CR 21/18
504 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lochgelly Road
7
Turn left onto WV 16
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Fayettesville Road
8
Arrive at destination
WV 16
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 17.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WV 16 / Robert C. Byrd Drive
Turn right onto WV 16 / Robert C. Byrd Drive
Navigation decision point
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 19
Take the exit onto US 19 toward US 19 North: Summersville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 19 North: Summersville
5
17.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward WV 16, CR 21/18: North Oah Hill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 16, CR 21/18: North Oah Hill
4
17.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
CR 21/18 / Lochgelly Road
Turn right onto CR 21/18 / Lochgelly Road
Navigation decision point
4
17.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
WV 16 / Old Fayettesville Road
Turn left onto WV 16 / Old Fayettesville Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.39 one way
$6.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.02 | $8.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Fayetteville, WV
Night in Fayetteville on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
9 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
30m 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 route presents a mixed driving profile, transitioning from local streets to more open stretches. You will spend roughly 56% of your time on highways, primarily navigating via US 19, Robert C. Byrd Drive, and Old Fayetteville Road. The longest uninterrupted portion of the trip spans 12.2 miles while traveling on US 19, which provides the most consistent pace of the drive. Expect a shift in character as you move away from the city infrastructure of Beckley and settle into the flow of the primary highway corridor. The transition between these road types keeps the drive engaging without being overly technical.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.2 mi on US 19.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near WV 16 / Robert C. Byrd Drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (WV 16 / Robert C. Byrd Drive): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (US 19): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 17.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
2,474 ft
1,668 ft
Total Climb
510 ft
Total Descent
1,116 ft
Highest Point
2,474 ft
~3.6 mi in
Elevation Range
806 ft
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 Fayetteville, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 21/18: North Oah Hill along the way.
Cr 21/18: North Oah Hill
17.5 mi in
|
~24m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 21.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.2 miles on US 19. 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 0.8 miles (WV 16 / Robert C. Byrd Drive): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (US 19): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 17.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fayetteville, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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