How far is Welch, WV from Beckley, WV?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Welch and Beckley is 32.25 miles (51.9 km).
Flight distance from Welch, WV to Beckley, WV is 32.25 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Welch, West Virginia to Beckley, West Virginia is: 48.73 miles (78.43 km) by car.
Driving from Welch to Beckley will take approximately 01 hours 03 minutes.
#1 Welch
City in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 1575 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°25'58"N 81°35'4"W |
| Latitude | 37.4328900 |
| Longitude | -81.5845500 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beckley
City in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15805 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°46'41"N 81°11'17"W |
| Latitude | 37.7781700 |
| Longitude | -81.1881600 |
| Altitude | 738 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Beckley: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043,37.778209)
Estimated Travel Time Between Welch and Beckley
The distance between Welch and Beckley is 78 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 52 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Welch and Beckley. The current time is 22:37:41.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 37 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 13 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 58 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 48 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 41 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.51 liters (1.72 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Welch and Beckley.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Welch to Beckley is $5.82 (diesel $7.29).
West Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.38 | $3.73 | $4.07 | $4.24 |
| Total | $5.82 | $6.41 | $7 | $7.29 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in West Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.383 (Diesel $4.238) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Welch and Beckley (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
