How far is Glenville, WV from Wheeling, WV?
The driving distance from Glenville, WV to Wheeling, WV is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.3 miles (126 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in West Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glenville and Wheeling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenville and Wheeling.
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Start on East Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Little Kanawha Parkway
4.4 mi · 8 min · Little Kanawha Parkway
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Turn right onto Third Run Road
3 mi · 5 min · Third Run Road
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Turn right onto Newberne Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Newberne Road
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Turn slight left onto Bull Fork Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Bull Fork Road
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Continue on Tanner Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Tanner Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike
2759 ft · 58 sec · Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike
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Continue on Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike
6.8 mi · 10 min · Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike
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Continue on Staunton Turnpike
721 ft · 15 sec · Staunton Turnpike
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Turn right onto Smithville Road
11.7 mi · 17 min · Smithville Road
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Continue on Spring Street
1908 ft · 32 sec · Spring Street
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Continue on South Spring Street
1 km · 59 sec · South Spring Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
18.9 mi · 28 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
16.8 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Wells Street
5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street
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Continue on Vine Street
4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on North State Route 2
1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2
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Continue on North State Rt. 2
23.7 mi · 30 min · North State Rt. 2
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Continue on Wheeling Avenue
9.4 mi · 12 min · Wheeling Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1615 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto 17th Street
102 m · 17 sec · 17th Street
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Turn right onto Chapline Street
98 m · 6 sec · Chapline Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chapline Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glenville and Wheeling.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Glenville and Sunny near Wheeling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glenville to Wheeling?
The road trip is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Saint Marys is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Glenville and 61.1 miles from Wheeling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.3 miles (126 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.68 one way or $33.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glenville and Sunny near Wheeling.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glenville and Wheeling. Straight-line distance: 78.31 mi (126.02 km).
#1 Glenville
County seat in West Virginia
| Population | 1,410 |
| Coordinates | 38.9342600, -80.8376000 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| 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: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $16.68 | $33.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.65 | $37.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.12 | $40.23 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.68 | $47.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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