How far is Charleston, WV from Wheeling, WV?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Charleston and Wheeling is 128.1 miles (206.15 km).
Flight distance from Charleston, WV to Wheeling, WV is 128.1 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Charleston to Wheeling with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Charleston, West Virginia to Wheeling, West Virginia is: 178.72 miles (287.63 km) by car.
Driving from Charleston to Wheeling will take approximately 02 hours 40 minutes.
#1 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia. It is located on the Kanawha River in the eastern part of the state. Charleston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the West Virginia State Capitol and the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences.
| Population | 45879 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°20'59"N 81°37'57"W |
| Latitude | 38.3498200 |
| Longitude | -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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 Charleston and Wheeling
The distance between Charleston and Wheeling is 288 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 11 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 Charleston and Wheeling. The current time is 07:24:22.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 57 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 28 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 58 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 33 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 22 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.87 liters (6.31 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Charleston and Wheeling.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Charleston to Wheeling is $21.34 (diesel $26.73).
West Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.38 | $3.73 | $4.07 | $4.24 |
| Total | $21.34 | $23.51 | $25.68 | $26.73 |
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 April 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Charleston and Wheeling (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
