How far is Welch, WV from Charleston, WV?
The driving distance from Welch, WV to Charleston, WV is about 105.6 miles (170 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.4 miles (102 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Welch and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Welch and Charleston.
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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
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
2721 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
57.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Leon Sullivan Way, Capitol Street
2329 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Leon Sullivan Way
992 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street East
657 ft · 18 sec · Washington Street East
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Turn left onto Dickinson Street
126 m · 9 sec · Dickinson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dickinson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Welch and Charleston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Virginia Turnpike
Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
57.4 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Clear leaving Welch and Sunny near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Welch to Charleston?
The road trip is about 105.6 miles (170 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Prosperity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Welch and 52.1 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.4 miles (102 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.77 one way or $29.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Welch and Sunny near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Prosperity
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 Prosperity.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Welch and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 63.41 mi (102.05 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 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia.
| Population | 45,879 |
| Coordinates | 38.3498200, -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dickinson Street (-81.632578, 38.349779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.77 | $29.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.52 | $33.04 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.98 | $41.96 |
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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