How far is Grafton, WV from Wheeling, WV?
The driving distance from Grafton, WV to Wheeling, WV is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grafton and Wheeling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grafton and Wheeling.
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Start on Saint John Street
10 m · 7 sec · Saint John Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1925 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Street
1.1 km · 49 sec · Lincoln Street
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Continue on Victory Avenue
10.1 mi · 12 min · Victory Avenue
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Continue on Grafton Road
10.4 mi · 12 min · Grafton Road
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Turn left onto I 68 West
2311 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
2240 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I-79 N: Washington
3196 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
66.3 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Continue on USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
9.2 mi · 10 min · USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250, WV 2: Wheeling, Moundsville
2323 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right
2609 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
140 m · 6 sec
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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 Grafton and Wheeling.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
66.3 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grafton and Partly Sunny then 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 Grafton to Wheeling?
The road trip is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Blacksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Grafton and 51.6 miles from Wheeling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.42 one way or $28.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grafton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheeling.
Stop Ideas Near Blacksville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grafton and Wheeling. Straight-line distance: 62.35 mi (100.35 km).
#1 Grafton
Town in West Virginia
| Population | 4,968 |
| Coordinates | 39.3409200, -80.0189700 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| 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: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $14.42 | $28.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.12 | $32.24 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.39 | $34.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.47 | $40.94 |
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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