Beckley to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

76.8 miles 123.6 km · straight line
96 miles estimated 154.5 km · driving distance
1h 56min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
117° ESE bearing direction

How far is Beckley from Roanoke?

The distance from Beckley to Roanoke is 76.8 miles (123.6 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located ESE of Beckley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 96 miles, taking about 1h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Beckley in West Virginia and Roanoke in Virginia.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Beckley and Roanoke. 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 Roanoke

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 56min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 19min $8–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 50min $12–$34* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Beckley & Roanoke

Quick Facts

Beckley
37.78°N, 81.19°W
America/New_York
738m elevation
Roanoke
37.27°N, 79.94°W
America/New_York
285m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 324.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients