How far is Clarksburg, WV from Welch, WV?
The driving distance from Clarksburg, WV to Welch, WV is about 187.7 miles (302 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksburg and Welch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksburg and Welch.
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Start on West Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
1748 ft · 30 sec · Broadway Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Philippi Pike
1174 ft · 20 sec · Philippi Pike
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Continue on Philippi PIke
3037 ft · 51 sec · Philippi PIke
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Continue on Philippi Pike
1.3 km · 1 min · Philippi Pike
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Turn left onto Anmoore Road
1133 ft · 29 sec · Anmoore Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 79 South
1193 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
59.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley
1684 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
97 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
8.6 mi · 10 min · Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
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Continue straight
60.1 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East, I 77 South: Bluefield
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
4.6 mi · 5 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott
1971 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Coalfields Expressway
849 ft · 10 sec · Coalfields Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott
3.3 mi · 4 min
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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 Clarksburg and Welch.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
Continue straight
60.1 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Clarksburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Welch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksburg to Welch?
The road trip is about 187.7 miles (302 km) and usually takes 03h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Summersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from Clarksburg and 94.4 miles from Welch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.94 one way or $57.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Clarksburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Welch.
Stop Ideas Near Summersville
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 Summersville.
Thurmond
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Alderson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksburg and Welch. Straight-line distance: 144.26 mi (232.17 km).
#1 Clarksburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,424 |
| Coordinates | 39.2806500, -80.3445300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| 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: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $4.37 | $28.94 | $57.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $31.97 | $63.95 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $34.89 | $69.77 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $42.75 | $85.49 |
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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