Origin
Charleston, WV
Morning in Charleston on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charleston, WV to Beaver, 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 21m
Distance
62.3 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charleston, WV
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Beaver, WV
Matej Bizjak
Trip Overview
Charleston, WV to Beaver, WV is 62.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 21 minutes via I 64, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Southeast region, making it a convenient local trip. You'll primarily be on the interstate, which offers a straightforward and efficient journey. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. It's a practical choice if you're looking for a quick transit between these two West Virginia locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 55.1 mi | 1h 5m |
| Harper Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| South Fayette Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Ritter Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Blue Jay Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Neville Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lee Street East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 55.1 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston, WV and Beaver, WV.
1
Start on Dickinson Street
36 ft
·
4 sec
·
Dickinson Street
2
Turn right onto US 60
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Lee Street East
3
Turn left onto US 60
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Brooks Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 64, I 77, I 79
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 64 East, I 77 South: Beckley
6
Merge onto I 64; I 77
55 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
I 64; I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 44
Toward WV 3: Beckley
8
Turn left onto WV 3
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Harper Road
9
Continue on WV 3
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Neville Street
10
Turn right onto WV 3
498 ft
·
14 sec
·
3rd Avenue
11
Turn left onto WV 3
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
2nd Street
12
Continue on WV 3
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Fayette Street
13
Turn right onto US 19; WV 3
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Eisenhower Drive
14
Continue on US 19; WV 3
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Ritter Drive
15
Turn slight right onto Blue Jay Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Blue Jay Drive
16
Turn right onto 4th Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
4th Street
17
Arrive at destination
4th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Charleston, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 56 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 60 / Brooks Street
Turn left onto US 60 / Brooks Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 64, I 77, I 79
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64, I 77, I 79
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 64 East, I 77 South: Beckley
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 East, I 77 South: Beckley
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 64; I 77
Merge onto I 64; I 77
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
56 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward WV 3: Beckley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 44
Toward WV 3: Beckley
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.74 one way
$19.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.65 | $21.30 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.53 | $23.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.76 | $27.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.72 | $3.99 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Beaver, WV
Morning in Beaver on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Montgomery, WV
31 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
1 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
1h 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?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 89% of the journey taking place on major roads like I 64. You'll experience a longest stretch of 55.1 miles on I 64, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. The route is designed for efficient travel, meaning you'll likely encounter fewer turns and more straightforward driving. While predominantly interstate, the transition onto Harper Road and South Fayette Street as you approach Beaver will introduce you to more local road characteristics, marking a change from the high-speed highway.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.1 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Harper Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 60 / Brooks Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 21m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 60 / Brooks Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Charleston, WV
Full guide →Charleston, established in 1794, is the state capital of West Virginia. With a population of about 49,000 in 2020, Charleston is the largest city in West Virginia. It's at the junction of Interstates 77, 79, and 64, as well as the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha Rivers, the latter of which flows prominently through the city.
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 21m. Total distance: 62.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.1 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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. 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 0.3 miles (US 60 / Brooks Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Beaver, 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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