How far is Welch, WV from Morgantown, WV?
The driving distance from Welch, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 217.4 miles (349.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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 54m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Welch and Morgantown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Welch and Morgantown.
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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
90.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland
1779 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 119: Downtown
1635 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left
32 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Grafton Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on University Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · University Avenue
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Turn right onto Kirk Street
827 ft · 32 sec · Kirk Street
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Continue on Spruce Street
811 ft · 34 sec · Spruce Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
91 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto High Street
19 m · 2 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Welch and Morgantown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
90.3 mi · 01h 37m
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 Rain Showers leaving Welch and Rain Showers Likely near Morgantown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Welch to Morgantown?
The road trip is about 217.4 miles (349.9 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Craigsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.4 miles from Welch and 108 miles from Morgantown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 9:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.38 one way or $60.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Welch and Rain Showers Likely near Morgantown.
Stop Ideas Near Craigsville
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 Craigsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Welch and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 175.44 mi (282.35 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 Morgantown
City in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 30,847 |
| Coordinates | 39.6295300, -79.9559000 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: High Street (-79.956076, 39.629623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $30.38 | $60.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.97 | $67.94 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.65 | $73.29 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $43.14 | $86.27 |
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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