How far is Welch, WV from Beckley, WV?
The driving distance from Welch, WV to Beckley, WV is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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
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Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Welch and Beckley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Welch and Beckley.
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Start on Wyoming Street
722 ft · 12 sec · Wyoming Street
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Turn straight onto McDowell Street
1910 ft · 34 sec · McDowell Street
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Turn right onto Stewart Street
17.2 mi · 26 min · Stewart Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Drive Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · River Drive Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
1668 ft · 22 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn right onto Twin Falls Road
6.7 mi · 8 min · Twin Falls Road
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Turn left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
13.5 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit left
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Neville Street
1577 ft · 46 sec · Neville Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Heber Street
46 m · 7 sec · South Heber Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
625 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Kanawha Street
37 m · 2 sec · North Kanawha Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Kanawha Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Welch and Beckley.
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.
Stewart Street
Turn right onto Stewart Street
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Welch and Mostly Sunny near Beckley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Welch to Beckley?
The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 25.2 miles from Welch and 23.5 miles from Beckley.
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 16.5 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.81 one way or $13.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Welch and Mostly Sunny near Beckley.
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 Welch and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 32.25 mi (51.9 km).
#1 Welch
City in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,575 |
| Coordinates | 37.4328900, -81.5845500 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043, 37.778209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $6.81 | $13.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.67 | $19.35 |
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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