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Trip from Beckley, WV to Winfield, WV
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h
Distance
154.2 mi
248 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
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6 AM
3h 1m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 54m
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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Winfield, WV
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Beckley, WV to Winfield, WV is 154.2 miles and takes about 3h via Senator Jennings Randolph Highway and US 19, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, traversing West Virginia for its entirety. Expect a mix of highway driving and surface roads, making it a straightforward, single-day excursion. It's a practical option if you're looking for a direct connection between these two points without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
77.1 miles from Beckley, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 80.4 mi | 1h 26m |
| US 19 | 67.2 mi | 1h 22m |
| Robert C. Byrd Drive | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Bunner Ridge Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| North Kanawha Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Reubens Run Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
— 80.4 mi, about 1h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckley, WV and Winfield, 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
67 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
US 19
Toward US 19 North: Summersville
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
6
Merge onto I 79; US 19
80 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward CR 33: East Fairmont
8
Turn right onto CR 3/3
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bunner Ridge Road
9
Turn left onto CR 33/2
120 ft
·
5 sec
·
Reubens Run Road
10
Arrive at destination
CR 33/2
Trip Plan
With a drive time of around 3 hours, you can comfortably leave Beckley anytime during the day. Consider departing in the morning to maximize daylight for the 154.2-mile trip to Winfield. The single recommended stop suggests you can cover much of the distance without needing a lengthy break, but plan to refuel before or upon leaving Beckley, as the estimated fuel cost is $26. Pay attention to the transition from highway to surface roads, especially around the 80.4-mile mark on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, as speed limits and traffic patterns will change.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.1 miles from Beckley, WV, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.4 miles.
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 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.1 miles or 1h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winfield, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Beckley, 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 Beckley, WV
This is one driving day of about 154.2 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Beckley, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway for about 80.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.1 miles from Beckley, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Senator Jennings Randolph Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area
0 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 153.2 — 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
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~1m in
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WV 16 / Robert C. Byrd Drive
Turn right onto WV 16 / Robert C. Byrd Drive
Navigation decision point
7
5.3 mi into trip
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~9m in
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US 19
Take the exit onto US 19 toward US 19 North: Summersville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 19 North: Summersville
7
72.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
3
72.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
|
I 79; US 19 / Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge onto I 79; US 19 / Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
153.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 58m in
Take the exit toward CR 33: East Fairmont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward CR 33: East Fairmont
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.53 one way
$49.05 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.41 | $26.74 | $53.48 |
| premium | $4.78 | $29.01 | $58.03 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $32.48 | $64.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.3 | 0 | $16.19 | $7.40 |
| Efficient EV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.49 | $6.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.7 | 0 | $21.59 | $9.87 |
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.
Origin
Beckley, WV
Afternoon in Beckley on Wednesday
Local time
4:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
NE 0 to 5 mph
98% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Winfield, WV
Afternoon in Winfield on Wednesday
Local time
4:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Light Rain
NE 3 to 7 mph
86% chance
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
6 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
3h on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gauley River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River cont...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 31.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
About 44% of this 154.2-mile drive is on highways. You'll experience your longest continuous stretch of highway, 80.4 miles, on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a shift from more open highway cruising to a more rural feel as you continue on US 19 and Robert C. Byrd Drive. The profile is mixed highway and surface, indicating a change in road type and speed.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80.4 mi on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near WV 16 / Robert C. Byrd 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 Winfield, WV is easy. At 3h with 44% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,421 ft
941 ft
Total Climb
714 ft
Total Descent
2,147 ft
Highest Point
2,421 ft
Elevation Range
1,480 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Beckley, WV
Full guide →Founded 1838
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.
Arriving in Winfield, WV
Full guide →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 3h. Total distance: 154.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 80.4 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
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. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.5 miles: 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Winfield, WV, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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