Origin
Beckley, WV
Late night in Beckley on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beckley, WV to Oak Hill, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
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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Oak Hill, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Beckley and Oak Hill, West Virginia, this 14.9-mile journey is as straightforward as it gets. You can easily complete the trip in about 17 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting around $2 for fuel should be plenty to cover the distance, allowing you to keep your travel costs minimal. Since both towns are located within the Southeast region of the state, you won't experience any major shifts in landscape or regional identity. This is a practical, no-fuss drive that serves as a functional connector rather than an all-day destination trek.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 19 | 9 mi | 10m |
| Robert C. Byrd Drive | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| North Kanawha Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Lundale Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| WV 16 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pea Ridge Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 19
— 9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckley, WV and Oak Hill, 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
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
US 19
Toward US 19 North: Summersville
5
Take the exit onto WV 16; WV 61
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
WV 16; WV 61
Toward WV 16, WV 61 North: Downtown
6
Continue on WV 16; WV 61
333 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pea Ridge Road
7
Turn right onto WV 16; WV 61
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Lundale Drive
8
Continue on WV 16; WV 61
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
WV 16; WV 61
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 14.6 — 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
14.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
WV 16; WV 61
Take the exit onto WV 16; WV 61 toward WV 16, WV 61 North: Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 16, WV 61 North: Downtown
3
14.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
WV 16; WV 61 / Pea Ridge Road
Continue onto WV 16; WV 61 / Pea Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
4
14.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
WV 16; WV 61 / Lundale Drive
Turn right onto WV 16; WV 61 / Lundale Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.33 one way
$4.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Oak Hill, WV
Late night in Oak Hill on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
15 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
21m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route contains no highway segments. You will navigate your way north using a combination of Robert C, US 19 North, and WV 16. Because the roads are primarily local, you should prepare for a more hands-on experience behind the wheel compared to a typical highway sprint. The lack of long, uninterrupted stretches means you will stay engaged with the road throughout the entire 17-minute duration. It is a compact, technical drive that requires your full attention as you transition between these two West Virginia communities.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on US 19.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 19 and Robert C. Byrd Drive. 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 21m 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 14.3 miles (WV 16; WV 61): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
2,435 ft
1,652 ft
Total Climb
509 ft
Total Descent
917 ft
Highest Point
2,435 ft
~4.3 mi in
Elevation Range
783 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9 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 14.3 miles (WV 16; WV 61): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Oak Hill, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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