How far is Beckley, WV from Welch, WV?
The driving distance from Beckley, WV to Welch, WV is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beckley and Welch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckley and Welch.
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Start on North Kanawha Street
50 m · 11 sec · North Kanawha Street
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Turn left onto West Prince Street
2002 ft · 1 min · West Prince Street
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Turn left onto Robert C. Byrd Drive
4.9 mi · 7 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
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Take the exit straight
788 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
1733 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
123 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Lester Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Lester Highway
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Continue on Central Street
9.9 mi · 11 min · Central Street
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Turn right
5.4 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
7 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto River Drive Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · River Drive Avenue
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Turn right onto Pinnacle Avenue
17.2 mi · 26 min · Pinnacle Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto McDowell Street
3159 ft · 53 sec · McDowell Street
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Turn left onto Elkhorn Street
103 m · 8 sec · Elkhorn Street
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Turn left onto Wyoming Street
584 ft · 10 sec · Wyoming Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beckley and Welch.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Pinnacle Avenue
Turn right onto Pinnacle Avenue
17.2 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Beckley and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Welch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beckley to Welch?
The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km) and usually takes 01h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pineville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Beckley and 25.3 miles from Welch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beckley and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Welch.
Stop Ideas Near Pineville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pineville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beckley and Welch. Straight-line distance: 32.25 mi (51.9 km).
#1 Beckley
City in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,805 |
| Coordinates | 37.7781700, -81.1881600 |
| Altitude | 738 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Welch
City in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,575 |
| Coordinates | 37.4328900, -81.5845500 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
End: Welch (-81.58455, 37.43289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $7.09 | $14.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.55 | $17.11 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.07 | $20.13 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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