How far is Welch, WV from Huntington, WV?
The driving distance from Welch, WV to Huntington, WV is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.7 miles (133.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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 02h 57m.
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.
Town in Logan County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Welch and Huntington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Welch and Huntington.
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Start on Wyoming Street
587 ft · 10 sec · Wyoming Street
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Turn sharp left onto McDowell Street
1482 ft · 28 sec · McDowell Street
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Continue on Riverside Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto Coal Heritage Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Coal Heritage Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Coal Heritage Road
31.9 mi · 45 min · Coal Heritage Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 3rd Avenue
1299 ft · 40 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Continue on North 2nd Avenue
11.7 mi · 17 min · North 2nd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
944 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left
13.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
3218 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 119 North: Charleston
1271 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
874 ft · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Highway
7.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on McClellan Highway
3.2 mi · 5 min · McClellan Highway
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Continue on Riverview Avenue
23.2 mi · 34 min · Riverview Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Virginia Street
1518 ft · 32 sec · Virginia Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
20 mi · 30 min
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Continue on Hal Greer Boulevard
1381 ft · 36 sec · Hal Greer Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Hal Greer Boulevard
2830 ft · 1 min · Hal Greer Boulevard
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue
655 ft · 24 sec · 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto 15th Street
147 m · 23 sec · 15th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 8th Avenue
1 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
1671 ft · 53 sec · 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Welch and Huntington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Coal Heritage Road
Keep slight right to continue on Coal Heritage Road
31.9 mi · 00h 45m
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 Huntington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Welch to Huntington?
The road trip is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
West Logan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Welch and 96.3 miles from Huntington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.7 miles (133.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 78 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.46 one way or $44.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Welch and Sunny near Huntington.
Stop Ideas Near West Logan
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 West Logan.
Charleston
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Huntington
Thurmond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Welch and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 82.73 mi (133.14 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 Huntington
The second-most populous city in West Virginia.
| Population | 44,934 |
| Coordinates | 38.4192500, -82.4451500 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: 8th Street (-82.445238, 38.419235)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $22.46 | $44.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.11 | $50.22 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.09 | $54.18 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.89 | $63.78 |
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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