How far is Welch, WV from Paynesville, WV?
The driving distance from Welch, WV to Paynesville, WV is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Halfway Point
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City in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Welch and Paynesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Welch and Paynesville.
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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 left to continue on Rocket Boys Drive
4.7 mi · 7 min · Rocket Boys Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rocket Boys Drive
6 mi · 9 min · Rocket Boys Drive
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Turn right onto Marshall Highway
12.5 mi · 19 min · Marshall Highway
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Continue on Bartley Store Bottom Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Bartley Store Bottom Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bartley Store Bottom Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Welch and Paynesville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Marshall Highway
Turn right onto Marshall Highway
12.5 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Welch and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paynesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Welch to Paynesville?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
War is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Welch and 15.5 miles from Paynesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Welch and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paynesville.
Stop Ideas Near War
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Welch and Paynesville. Straight-line distance: 18.25 mi (29.37 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 Paynesville
Paynesville is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.3315000, -81.8915100 |
| Altitude | 715 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paynesville (-81.89151, 37.3315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.36 | $8.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.26 | $10.51 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.19 | $12.37 |
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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