Origin
Shady Spring, WV
Morning in Shady Spring on Tuesday
Local time
9:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shady Spring, WV to Beckley, 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
14m
Distance
8.2 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 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
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.
Shady Spring, WV
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Beckley, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward trip within West Virginia, the 8.2-mile connection from Shady Spring to Beckley is as efficient as it gets. Expect to spend about 17 minutes behind the wheel as you navigate from the Southeast region toward your destination. Given the short duration and distance, this is easily accomplished in a single day, leaving you plenty of time for whatever plans you have in Beckley. You will not need to worry about high travel expenses here, as the estimated fuel cost is roughly $1. This drive is a practical, no-fuss commute that serves as a reliable link between these two communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ritter Drive | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| South Kanawha Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South Eisenhower Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Kanawha Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ritter Drive
— 5.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shady Spring, WV and Beckley, WV.
1
Start on this road
115 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn straight onto US 19; WV 3
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Ritter Drive
3
Continue on US 19; WV 3
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Eisenhower Drive
4
Turn left onto WV 210
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Kanawha Street
5
Arrive at destination
WV 210
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 6.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
WV 210 / South Kanawha Street
Turn left onto WV 210 / South Kanawha Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.28 one way
$2.56 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.52 | $3.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
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 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
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
Beckley, WV
Morning in Beckley on Tuesday
Local time
9:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
17 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
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?
This is a turn-heavy local drive that moves entirely off the interstate, as highway share for this route is 0%. Your path takes you along Ritter Drive, South Eisenhower Drive, and South Kanawha Street, requiring your full attention as you transition between these local roads. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Ritter Drive, you should anticipate frequent adjustments rather than a monotonous cruise. The personality of this trip is defined by its local character, keeping you engaged with the surrounding area as you complete the short 8.2-mile journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 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 6.1 miles in near WV 210 / South Kanawha Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Shady Spring, WV to Beckley, WV is easy. At 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 6.1 miles (WV 210 / South Kanawha Street): Navigation decision point.
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 14m. Total distance: 8.2 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 5.8 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 6.1 miles (WV 210 / South Kanawha Street): Navigation decision point.
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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