How far is Welch, WV from Morgantown, WV?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Welch and Morgantown is 175.45 miles (282.35 km).
Flight distance from Welch, WV to Morgantown, WV is 175.45 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Welch to Morgantown with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Welch, West Virginia to Morgantown, West Virginia is: 217.41 miles (349.89 km) by car.
Driving from Welch to Morgantown will take approximately 03 hours 54 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 Morgantown
City in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 30847 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°37'46"N 79°57'21"W |
| Latitude | 39.6295300 |
| Longitude | -79.9559000 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Morgantown: High Street (-79.956076,39.629623)
Estimated Travel Time Between Welch and Morgantown
The distance between Welch and Morgantown is 350 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 53 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 Morgantown. The current time is 09:12:59.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 14 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 26 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 20 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 37 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 06 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 53 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 42 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 29.04 liters (7.67 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Welch and Morgantown.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Welch to Morgantown is $25.95 (diesel $32.51).
West Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.38 | $3.73 | $4.07 | $4.24 |
| Total | $25.95 | $28.6 | $31.24 | $32.51 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Welch and Morgantown (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
