Origin
Oak Hill, WV
Late night in Oak Hill on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Hill, 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
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 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Hill, WV
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Beckley, WV
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Oak Hill and Beckley, West Virginia, is a quick, straightforward journey covering just 14.9 miles. You can expect to spend about 22 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $2 for fuel should comfortably cover the distance for most standard vehicles. Because both the origin and destination are located within the Southeast region of West Virginia, the trip offers a consistent regional feel. It is a highly practical connection for locals or travelers looking to move between these two communities without the need for complex planning or extended travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WV 16 | 8 mi | 9m |
| Robert C. Byrd Drive | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| US 19 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Kanawha Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Lundale Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WV 16
— 8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hill, WV and Beckley, WV.
1
Start on WV 16; WV 61
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on WV 16; WV 61
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Lundale Drive
3
Take the ramp onto WV 16; WV 61
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
WV 16; WV 61
Toward US 19 South: Beckley
4
Continue on US 19
0.7 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 19
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 14.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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WV 16; WV 61
Take the ramp onto WV 16; WV 61 toward US 19 South: Beckley
Navigation decision point
Toward US 19 South: Beckley
5
9.1 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
9.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 19; WV 16 / Robert C. Byrd Drive
Turn left onto US 19; WV 16 / Robert C. Byrd Drive
Navigation decision point
4
14.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
WV 210 / North Kanawha Street
Turn left onto WV 210 / North Kanawha Street
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
Beckley, WV
Late night in Beckley on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°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 cooler 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?
This short transit is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, requiring your full attention as you navigate through the area. You will primarily utilize Lundale Drive, US 19 South, and Robert C. Byrd Drive to complete the connection. With a highway share of 0%, this route avoids monotonous interstate driving in favor of more technical local roads. Because the distance is so compact, there is no single long, uninterrupted highway stretch to speak of. Expect a steady pace that demands frequent adjustments to your speed and steering rather than long periods of cruising.
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: 8 mi on WV 16.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WV 16 and Robert C. Byrd Drive. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near WV 16; WV 61.
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 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (WV 16; WV 61): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (US 19): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.5 miles (US 19; WV 16 / Robert C. Byrd Drive): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
2,435 ft
1,614 ft
Total Climb
939 ft
Total Descent
531 ft
Highest Point
2,435 ft
~10.6 mi in
Elevation Range
821 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 8 miles on WV 16. 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 0.4 miles (WV 16; WV 61): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (US 19): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.5 miles (US 19; WV 16 / Robert C. Byrd Drive): Navigation decision point.
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 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, 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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