How far is Huntington, WV from Welch, WV?
The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Welch, WV is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.7 miles (133.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Logan County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntington and Welch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Welch.
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Start on 8th Street
1671 ft · 1 min · 8th Street
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Turn left onto 8th Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue
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Turn right onto Hal Greer Boulevard
3185 ft · 1 min · Hal Greer Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Hal Greer Boulevard
1487 ft · 40 sec · Hal Greer Boulevard
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Continue on Troy Brown Way
20.1 mi · 30 min · Troy Brown Way
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Turn right onto Virginia Street
1834 ft · 31 sec · Virginia Street
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Continue on Riverview Avenue
23.1 mi · 34 min · Riverview Avenue
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Continue on McClellan Highway
3.2 mi · 5 min · McClellan Highway
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Continue on Toney Addition
7 mi · 11 min · Toney Addition
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Turn left onto Crawley Creek Road
682 ft · 12 sec · Crawley Creek Road
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Take the ramp slight right
103 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 73, WV 10: Logan
1414 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1832 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto WV 73
3206 ft · 56 sec · WV 73
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Continue on Logan Boulevard
6.8 mi · 8 min · Logan Boulevard
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Continue on WV 10
7 mi · 10 min · WV 10
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Turn right
944 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left
11.9 mi · 18 min
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Turn left
32.8 mi · 47 min
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto Elkhorn Street
104 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 Huntington and Welch.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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32.8 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Sunny leaving Huntington and Clear near Welch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntington to Welch?
The road trip is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
West Logan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.3 miles from Huntington and 64.4 miles from Welch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.7 miles (133.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.98 one way or $35.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntington and Clear near Welch.
Stop Ideas Near West Logan
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 West Logan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Welch. Straight-line distance: 82.73 mi (133.14 km).
#1 Huntington
The second-most populous city in West Virginia.
| Population | 44,934 |
| Coordinates | 38.4192500, -82.4451500 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| 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: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.98 | $35.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.11 | $40.22 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.69 | $43.38 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.53 | $51.07 |
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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