Origin
Beckley, WV
Night in Beckley on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beckley, WV to Shady Spring, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
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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Shady Spring, WV
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Trip Overview
Beckley, WV to Shady Spring, WV is 8.3 miles and takes about 14m via Ritter Drive, North Kanawha Street, and South Eisenhower Drive, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region of West Virginia, offering a straightforward local drive. Given its brief distance and minimal highway use, this route is ideal for quick trips or as part of a larger itinerary. You'll find it to be a practical connection between these two nearby towns, perfect for a day trip or a quick errand.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ritter Drive | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| North Kanawha Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South Eisenhower Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hinton Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ritter Drive
— 5.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckley, WV and Shady Spring, WV.
1
Start on WV 210
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Kanawha Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 19
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Eisenhower Drive
3
Continue on US 19; WV 3
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Ritter Drive
4
Turn left onto WV 3
113 ft
·
9 sec
·
Hinton Road
5
Turn sharp left
108 ft
·
3 sec
6
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 8.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 19 / South Eisenhower Drive
At end of road, turn right onto US 19 / South Eisenhower Drive
Navigation decision point
3
8.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
WV 3 / Hinton Road
Turn left onto WV 3 / Hinton Road
Navigation decision point
6
8.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.30 one way
$2.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.42 | $2.84 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.54 | $3.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Shady Spring, WV
Night in Shady Spring on Saturday
Local time
10:48 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
14m 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 for this 8.3-mile journey, with no highway miles contributing to the total. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.9 miles along Ritter Drive. The route progresses by connecting Ritter Drive to North Kanawha Street and finally South Eisenhower Drive, indicating a series of local road segments rather than a continuous highway experience. This means you'll be navigating through town or local thoroughfares for the majority of the trip.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 mi on Ritter Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near US 19 / South Eisenhower Drive.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Beckley, WV to Shady Spring, WV is easy. At 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (US 19 / South Eisenhower Drive): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (WV 3 / Hinton Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.9 miles on Ritter Drive. 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 2.1 miles (US 19 / South Eisenhower Drive): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (WV 3 / Hinton Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shady Spring, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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