How far is Blennerhassett, WV from Wheeling, WV?

The driving distance from Blennerhassett, WV to Wheeling, WV is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
110.15 mi
01h 47m
Flight
73.43 mi
118.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.43 mi
Kilometers
118.17 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.15 mi
Kilometers
177.27 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheeling
Thu, Apr 16, 2:12 AM EDT
Return by in Blennerhassett
Thu, Apr 16, 4:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blennerhassett
2026-04-16T00:24
Arrive Wheeling
Thu, Apr 16, 2:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blennerhassett
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Sistersville
WV

City in Tyler County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Blennerhassett
45.9 mi
00h 53m
To Wheeling
64.2 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dupont Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Dupont Road

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    150 m · 18 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1847 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Corridor D

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Corridor D

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Corridor D

  6. 6

    Turn left

    957 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

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

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

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

    41 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  12. 12

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  15. 15

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  17. 17

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    23.7 mi · 30 min · North State Rt. 2

  18. 18

    Continue on Wheeling Avenue

    9.4 mi · 12 min · Wheeling Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1615 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 17th Street

    102 m · 17 sec · 17th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Chapline Street

    98 m · 6 sec · Chapline Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chapline Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North State Rt. 2
23.7 mi · 22%
2nd Street
16.9 mi · 15%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 11%
Wheeling Avenue
9.74 mi · 9%
Corridor D
9.65 mi · 9%
Emerson Avenue
5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North State Rt. 2

Continue on North State Rt. 2

23.7 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
73.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sistersville
00h 53m from Blennerhassett
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blennerhassett and Partly Sunny then 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 Blennerhassett to Wheeling?

The road trip is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Sistersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Blennerhassett and 64.2 miles from Wheeling.

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

The direct path is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.41 one way or $30.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blennerhassett and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheeling.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blennerhassett and Wheeling. Straight-line distance: 73.43 mi (118.17 km).

Blennerhassett

#1 Blennerhassett

Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia

Population3,089
Coordinates39.2636900, -81.6292900
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Wheeling

#2 Wheeling

City in West Virginia

Population26,283
Coordinates40.0639600, -80.7209100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Dupont Road (-81.629322, 39.263652)
End: Chapline Street (-80.720798, 40.063971)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.89 gal
14.71 L · about $15.41
Round trip
$30.82
7.78 gal · 29.42 L
Estimated CO2
34.6 kg one way
Round trip: 69.1 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.41 $30.82
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.23 $34.46
Premium $4.78 $18.59 $37.17
Diesel $5.62 $21.88 $43.75

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Blennerhassett and Wheeling. The current time is 00:24:32.

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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.