How far is Weirton, WV from Welch, WV?
The driving distance from Weirton, WV to Welch, WV is about 296.2 miles (476.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.1 miles (343 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 52m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weirton and Welch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton and Welch.
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Start on Main Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
773 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dean Martin Boulevard
2057 ft · 52 sec · Dean Martin Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
111 m · 12 sec
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Continue on North 4th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto Slack Street
69 m · 7 sec · Slack Street
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Turn right onto South Court Street
72 m · 7 sec · South Court Street
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Turn right onto Dean Martin Boulevard
34 mi · 44 min · Dean Martin Boulevard
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Take the exit straight
1453 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Ferry Landing Road
2461 ft · 32 sec · Ferry Landing Road
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Continue straight
2318 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Lafayette Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Lafayette Avenue
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Continue on Energy Road
21.6 mi · 26 min · Energy Road
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Continue on North State Route 2
1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2
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Continue on 3rd Street
2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Vine Street
4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street
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Continue on North 4th Avenue
5 mi · 6 min · North 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Elizabeth Street
82 m · 4 sec · Elizabeth Street
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Turn right onto Chelsea Street
16.8 mi · 19 min · Chelsea Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
11.7 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Emerson Avenue
5.1 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue
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Take the exit right
76.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Continue straight
61.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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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 Weirton and Welch.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Emerson Avenue
Take the exit right
76.6 mi · 01h 22m
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 Weirton 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 Weirton to Welch?
The road trip is about 296.2 miles (476.7 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?
Flatwoods is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.1 miles from Weirton and 148.1 miles from Welch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.1 miles (343 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.1 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 5:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.39 one way or $82.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weirton and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Welch.
Stop Ideas Near Flatwoods
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 Flatwoods.
Charleston
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
Montgomery
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weirton and Welch. Straight-line distance: 213.13 mi (343 km).
#1 Weirton
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 18,068 |
| Coordinates | 40.4189600, -80.5895200 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| 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: 477 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $41.39 | $82.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $46.28 | $92.57 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $49.93 | $99.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $58.77 | $117.54 |
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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