Beckley to Madisonville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

347 miles 558.5 km · straight line
416.4 miles estimated 670.2 km · driving distance
8h 23min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
267° W bearing direction

How far is Beckley from Madisonville?

The distance from Beckley to Madisonville is 347 miles (558.5 km) as the crow flies. Madisonville is located W of Beckley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 416.4 miles, taking about 8h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Beckley in West Virginia and Madisonville in Kentucky.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Beckley and Madisonville. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Beckley to Madisonville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 23min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 4min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 58min $50–$146* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Beckley & Madisonville

Quick Facts

Beckley
37.78°N, 81.19°W
America/New_York
738m elevation
Madisonville
37.33°N, 87.50°W
America/Chicago
144m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 116 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients