How far is Welch, WV from Wheeling, WV?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Welch and Wheeling is 187.65 miles (301.99 km).
Flight distance from Welch, WV to Wheeling, WV is 187.65 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Welch to Wheeling with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Welch, West Virginia to Wheeling, West Virginia is: 282.95 miles (455.37 km) by car.
Driving from Welch to Wheeling will take approximately 04 hours 44 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 Wheeling
City in West Virginia
| Population | 26283 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°3'50"N 80°43'15"W |
| Latitude | 40.0639600 |
| Longitude | -80.7209100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Wheeling: Chapline Street (-80.720798,40.06397)
Estimated Travel Time Between Welch and Wheeling
The distance between Welch and Wheeling is 455 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 03 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 Wheeling. The current time is 19:09:26.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 25 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 04 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 39 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 42 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 02 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 46 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 31 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.8 liters (9.98 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Welch and Wheeling.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Welch to Wheeling is $33.78 (diesel $42.31).
West Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.38 | $3.73 | $4.07 | $4.24 |
| Total | $33.78 | $37.22 | $40.66 | $42.31 |
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 November 12, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Welch and Wheeling (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
