How far is Buckhannon, WV from Wheeling, WV?
The driving distance from Buckhannon, WV to Wheeling, WV is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buckhannon and Wheeling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckhannon and Wheeling.
-
1
Start on North Locust Street
12.4 mi · 19 min · North Locust Street
-
2
Continue on Buckhannon Pike
4.6 mi · 7 min · Buckhannon Pike
-
3
Continue on Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
822 ft · 13 sec · Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
-
4
Continue on Buckhannon Pike
3.9 mi · 5 min · Buckhannon Pike
-
5
Take the ramp right
1221 ft · 30 sec
-
6
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
20.1 mi · 22 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
2164 ft · 55 sec
-
8
Turn left onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
1.3 km · 2 min · Fairmont Gateway Connector
-
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
37 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
-
10
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
938 ft · 24 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
-
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
39 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
-
12
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
943 ft · 25 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
-
13
Continue on Jefferson Street
2155 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street
-
14
Turn left onto Jackson Street
785 ft · 23 sec · Jackson Street
-
15
Turn right onto Cleveland Avenue
12.3 mi · 14 min · Cleveland Avenue
-
16
Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street
-
17
Continue on Husky Highway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Husky Highway
-
18
Continue on Hornet Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Hornet Highway
-
19
Continue on Dragon Highway
15.2 mi · 17 min · Dragon Highway
-
20
Turn left onto Waynesburg Pike Road
10.1 mi · 12 min · Waynesburg Pike Road
-
21
Turn right onto Fairmont Pike Road
7.1 mi · 12 min · Fairmont Pike Road
-
22
Continue on Ridgecrest Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ridgecrest Road
-
23
Turn left onto West Bethlehem Boulevard
1609 ft · 32 sec · West Bethlehem Boulevard
-
24
Continue on Spruce Street
930 ft · 20 sec · Spruce Street
-
25
Take the ramp left
1927 ft · 47 sec
-
26
Merge slight left onto USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
1.1 km · 58 sec · USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
-
27
Take the exit slight right toward US 250, WV 2: Wheeling, Moundsville
2323 ft · 57 sec
-
28
Keep slight right
2609 ft · 1 min
-
29
Merge slight left
140 m · 6 sec
-
30
Take the exit slight right
1615 ft · 42 sec
-
31
Turn left onto 17th Street
102 m · 17 sec · 17th Street
-
32
Turn right onto Chapline Street
98 m · 6 sec · Chapline Street
-
33
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chapline Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buckhannon and Wheeling.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
20.1 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Buckhannon and 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 Buckhannon to Wheeling?
The road trip is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Mannington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.3 miles from Buckhannon and 85.6 miles from Wheeling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.5 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.96 one way or $39.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Buckhannon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheeling.
Stop Ideas Near Mannington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
City of Fairmont
Shinnston Fire Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mannington.
Connellsville station
Union Station
Grantsville, MD
Greensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buckhannon and Wheeling. Straight-line distance: 78.39 mi (126.15 km).
#1 Buckhannon
City in Upshur County, West Virginia
| Population | 5,395 |
| Coordinates | 38.9939900, -80.2320300 |
| Altitude | 436 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wheeling
City in West Virginia
| Population | 26,283 |
| Coordinates | 40.0639600, -80.7209100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chapline Street (-80.720798, 40.06397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $19.96 | $39.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.32 | $44.64 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.08 | $48.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.34 | $56.69 |
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 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.