Origin
Craigsville, WV
Morning in Craigsville on Sunday
Local time
10:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Craigsville, WV to Beckley, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
59.7 mi
96 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Craigsville, WV
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Beckley, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Craigsville to Beckley, expect a straightforward 59.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $9 for fuel to cover the entire distance. Since both towns are located within the Southeast region of West Virginia, you will remain in the same geographic area for the duration of the drive. It is a practical route for those needing to move between these two points efficiently without the need for extensive travel planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 19 | 42.2 mi | 53m |
| Webster Road | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| Robert C. Byrd Drive | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Summersville & Slavins Cabin Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Kanawha Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Craigsville Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 19
— 42.2 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Craigsville, WV and Beckley, WV.
1
Start on WV 20; WV 55
54 ft
·
5 sec
·
Craigsville Road
2
Turn left onto WV 55
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Summersville & Slavins Cabin Road
3
Turn straight onto WV 55
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Webster Road
4
Turn left onto US 19
42 mi
·
52 min
·
US 19
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit onto US 19
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 19
Toward US 19 South, WV 16: Bradley, North Beckley
6
Turn left onto US 19; WV 16
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Robert C. Byrd Drive
7
Continue on WV 16
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Robert C. Byrd Drive
8
Turn left onto WV 210
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Kanawha Street
9
Arrive at destination
WV 210
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Craigsville, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 58.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WV 55 / Summersville & Slavins Cabin Road
Turn left onto WV 55 / Summersville & Slavins Cabin Road
Navigation decision point
4
12.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 19
Turn left onto US 19
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
53.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
US 19
Take the exit onto US 19 toward US 19 South, WV 16: Bradley, North Beckley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 19 South, WV 16: Bradley, North Beckl...
3
54.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
US 19; WV 16 / Robert C. Byrd Drive
Turn left onto US 19; WV 16 / Robert C. Byrd Drive
Navigation decision point
4
58.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
WV 210 / North Kanawha Street
Turn left onto WV 210 / North Kanawha Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.34 one way
$18.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.21 | $20.42 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.05 | $22.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.36 | $3.82 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Beckley, WV
Morning in Beckley on Sunday
Local time
10:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Fayette, WV
30 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 20m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate via Summersville & Slavins Cabin Road, Webster Road, and US 19 South to reach your destination. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on Summersville & Slavins Cabin Road, you should anticipate constant adjustments behind the wheel. The road's personality is defined by its local character, requiring your full attention as you transition between these smaller roads. Expect a drive that feels grounded and hands-on, far removed from the repetitive nature of high-speed highway travel.
71% 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: 42.2 mi on US 19.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 19 and Webster Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WV 55 / Summersville & Slavins Cabin Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Craigsville, WV to Beckley, WV is easy. At 1h 20m with 71% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WV 55 / Summersville & Slavins Cabin Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (US 19): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.9 miles (US 19): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Beckley, WV
Full guide →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.
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 20m. Total distance: 59.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.2 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: near the start (WV 55 / Summersville & Slavins Cabin Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (US 19): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.9 miles (US 19): 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 Beckley, 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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