How far is Welch, WV from Clarksburg, WV?
The driving distance from Welch, WV to Clarksburg, WV is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Welch and Clarksburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Welch and Clarksburg.
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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
4.8 mi · 5 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19: North Beckley, Summersville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
66.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit right toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
1643 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
59.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 58: Anmoore
1807 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left
49 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Anmoore Road
2376 ft · 45 sec · Anmoore Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Philippi Pike
1.3 km · 1 min · Philippi Pike
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Continue on Philippi PIke
3037 ft · 51 sec · Philippi PIke
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Continue on Philippi Pike
1174 ft · 23 sec · Philippi Pike
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Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
1748 ft · 31 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Monticello Avenue
134 m · 12 sec · Monticello Avenue
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Turn left onto West Pike Street
3000 ft · 1 min · West Pike Street
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Turn left onto South Chestnut Street
127 m · 15 sec · South Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
19 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Welch and Clarksburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 19
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66.8 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Welch and Chance Rain Showers near Clarksburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Welch to Clarksburg?
The road trip is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Summersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Welch and 94 miles from Clarksburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 9:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.79 one way or $57.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Welch and Chance Rain Showers near Clarksburg.
Stop Ideas Near Summersville
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 Summersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Welch and Clarksburg. Straight-line distance: 144.26 mi (232.17 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 Clarksburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,424 |
| Coordinates | 39.2806500, -80.3445300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarksburg (-80.34453, 39.28065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $4.37 | $28.79 | $57.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $31.67 | $63.34 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $34.62 | $69.23 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $42.13 | $84.26 |
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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