How far is Bluewell, WV from Wheeling, WV?

The driving distance from Bluewell, WV to Wheeling, WV is about 283.2 miles (455.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.3 miles (309.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m 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
283.2 mi
04h 34m
Flight
192.31 mi
309.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.31 mi
Kilometers
309.49 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.2 mi
Kilometers
455.77 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheeling
Tue, Apr 14, 10:16 PM EDT
Return by in Bluewell
Wed, Apr 15, 2:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bluewell
2026-04-14T17:42
Arrive Wheeling
Tue, Apr 14, 10:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bluewell
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
Ripley
WV

Town in West Virginia

From Bluewell
132.4 mi
02h 17m
To Wheeling
150.9 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Wv 20

    33 m · 5 sec · Old Wv 20

  2. 2

    Turn right

    771 ft · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto New Hope Road

    9.5 mi · 17 min · New Hope Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Morrison Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Morrison Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bluefield Road

    127 m · 9 sec · Bluefield Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Stafford Drive

    2005 ft · 40 sec · Stafford Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Ingleside Road

    1243 ft · 30 sec · Ingleside Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Princeton-Ingleside Road

    113 m · 10 sec · Princeton-Ingleside Road

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto Big Laurel Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Big Laurel Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2112 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    91.3 mi · 1 hr 45 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  14. 14

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

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

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

    41 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  18. 18

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  21. 21

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  23. 23

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    23.7 mi · 30 min · North State Rt. 2

  24. 24

    Continue on Wheeling Avenue

    9.4 mi · 12 min · Wheeling Avenue

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    1615 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 17th Street

    102 m · 17 sec · 17th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Chapline Street

    98 m · 6 sec · Chapline Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chapline Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bluewell 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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Virginia Turnpike
91.3 mi · 32%
I 77 North
78.7 mi · 28%
North State Rt. 2
23.7 mi · 8%
2nd Street
16.9 mi · 6%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 4%
Wheeling Avenue
9.74 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Virginia Turnpike

Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

91.3 mi · 01h 45m

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
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.9 mi
192.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ripley
02h 17m from Bluewell
Leave By
7:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bluewell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Bluewell to Wheeling?

The road trip is about 283.2 miles (455.8 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Ripley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.4 miles from Bluewell and 150.9 miles from Wheeling.

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

The direct path is about 192.3 miles (309.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.9 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 7:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.57 one way or $79.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ripley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ripley, 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 Ripley.

RAIL

Charleston

52 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

78 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Montgomery

79 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

89 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bluewell and Wheeling. Straight-line distance: 192.31 mi (309.49 km).

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#1 Bluewell

Bluewell is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.3126200, -81.2598200
Altitude791
CountryUnited States
Wheeling

#2 Wheeling

City in West Virginia

Population26,283
Coordinates40.0639600, -80.7209100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Wv 20 (-81.259821, 37.312615)
End: Chapline Street (-80.720798, 40.063971)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 456 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.99 gal
37.83 L · about $39.57
Round trip
$79.14
19.98 gal · 75.66 L
Estimated CO2
88.8 kg one way
Round trip: 177.6 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $39.57 $79.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $44.25 $88.49
Premium $4.78 $47.73 $95.46
Diesel $5.62 $56.18 $112.37

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Bluewell and Wheeling. The current time is 17:42:36.

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.