How far is Beaver, WV from Wheeling, WV?

The driving distance from Beaver, WV to Wheeling, WV is about 245.2 miles (394.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
245.22 mi
03h 51m
Flight
161.64 mi
260.13 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.64 mi
Kilometers
260.13 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.22 mi
Kilometers
394.65 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheeling
Wed, Apr 15, 3:53 AM EDT
Return by in Beaver
Wed, Apr 15, 7:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beaver
2026-04-15T00:02
Arrive Wheeling
Wed, Apr 15, 3:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beaver
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Ravenswood
WV

City in West Virginia

From Beaver
111.5 mi
01h 55m
To Wheeling
133.8 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beaver and Wheeling.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beaver and Wheeling.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    25 m · 9 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Blue Jay Drive

    1904 ft · 1 min · Blue Jay Drive

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Ritter Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Ritter Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on South Eisenhower Drive

    575 ft · 20 sec · South Eisenhower Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Fayette Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Fayette Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    2312 ft · 46 sec · 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    984 ft · 31 sec · 3rd Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Robert C. Byrd Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    883 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Coalfields Expressway

    681 ft · 8 sec · Coalfields Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    41 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  19. 19

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  22. 22

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  23. 23

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  24. 24

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    23.7 mi · 30 min · North State Rt. 2

  25. 25

    Continue on Wheeling Avenue

    9.4 mi · 12 min · Wheeling Avenue

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    1615 ft · 42 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 17th Street

    102 m · 17 sec · 17th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Chapline Street

    98 m · 6 sec · Chapline Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chapline Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beaver and Wheeling.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
78.7 mi · 32%
West Virginia Turnpike
58.2 mi · 24%
North State Rt. 2
23.7 mi · 10%
2nd Street
17.3 mi · 7%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 5%
Wheeling Avenue
9.74 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

76.9 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.6 mi
161.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ravenswood
01h 55m from Beaver
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Beaver and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheeling.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beaver to Wheeling?

The road trip is about 245.2 miles (394.6 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Ravenswood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.5 miles from Beaver and 133.8 miles from Wheeling.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.6 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 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.26 one way or $68.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beaver and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheeling.

Stop Ideas Near Ravenswood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ravenswood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ravenswood.

RAIL

Charleston

67 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

84 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

92 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Montgomery

93 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beaver and Wheeling. Straight-line distance: 161.64 mi (260.13 km).

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#1 Beaver

Beaver is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.7478100, -81.1435200
Altitude656
CountryUnited States
Wheeling

#2 Wheeling

City in West Virginia

Population26,283
Coordinates40.0639600, -80.7209100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street (-81.143739, 37.747958)
End: Chapline Street (-80.720798, 40.063971)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 395 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.65 gal
32.76 L · about $34.26
Round trip
$68.53
17.3 gal · 65.52 L
Estimated CO2
76.9 kg one way
Round trip: 153.7 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.26 $68.53
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.31 $76.62
Premium $4.78 $41.33 $82.66
Diesel $5.62 $48.65 $97.30

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Beaver and Wheeling. The current time is 00:02:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.