How far is Cheat Lake, WV from Vienna, WV?

The driving distance from Cheat Lake, WV to Vienna, WV is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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
128.95 mi
02h 33m
Flight
93.46 mi
150.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.46 mi
Kilometers
150.41 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.95 mi
Kilometers
207.53 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vienna
Wed, Sep 23, 2:49 PM EDT
Return by in Cheat Lake
Wed, Sep 23, 5:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cheat Lake
2026-09-23T12:16
Arrive Vienna
Wed, Sep 23, 2:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cheat Lake
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
West Milford
WV

Human settlement in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Cheat Lake
64.4 mi
01h 16m
To Vienna
64.6 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph E
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cheat Lake and Vienna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cheat Lake and Vienna.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward CR-73, CR-12: Coopers, Rock Road

    2132 ft · 58 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    569 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1365 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I-79 S: Fairmont

    1.3 km · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    28.9 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport

    1045 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    109 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    73.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Corridor D

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 47

    897 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Staunton Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Staunton Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on 7th Street

    2984 ft · 1 min · 7th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East 8th Street

    2636 ft · 1 min · East 8th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Murdoch Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Murdoch Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Grand Central Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Grand Central Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 32nd Street

    7 m · 1 sec · 32nd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 32nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheat Lake and Vienna.

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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
73.8 mi · 57%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
28.9 mi · 22%
CR-73
14.6 mi · 11%
Murdoch Avenue
2.55 mi · 2%
Grand Central Avenue
1.77 mi · 1%
I-79 S
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left onto Corridor D

73.8 mi · 01h 27m

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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
93.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Milford
01h 16m from Cheat Lake
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Cheat Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Vienna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cheat Lake to Vienna?

The road trip is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

West Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Cheat Lake and 64.6 miles from Vienna.

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

The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.89 one way or $39.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Cheat Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Vienna.

Stop Ideas Near West Milford

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

114 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cheat Lake and Vienna. Straight-line distance: 93.46 mi (150.41 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Cheat Lake

Census-designated place in Monongalia County, West Virginia

Population7,988
Coordinates39.6720200, -79.8533900
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Vienna

#2 Vienna

City in West Virginia, United States

Population10,028
Coordinates39.3270200, -81.5484600
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Cheat Lake (-79.85339, 39.67202)
End: Vienna (-81.54846, 39.32702)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.22 L · about $19.89
Round trip
$39.79
9.1 gal · 34.44 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.37 $19.89 $39.79
Mid-grade $4.83 $21.98 $43.95
Premium $5.27 $23.98 $47.96
Diesel $6.46 $29.38 $58.76

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cheat Lake and Vienna. The current time is 12:16:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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