How far is Lavalette, WV from Wheeling, WV?
The driving distance from Lavalette, WV to Wheeling, WV is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 03h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lavalette and Wheeling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lavalette and Wheeling.
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Start on the route
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp left
998 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 2, WV 193: Barboursville
1481 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Big Ben Bowen Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Big Ben Bowen Highway
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Turn right onto Ohio River Road
12.2 mi · 14 min · Ohio River Road
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Continue on Huntington Road
20.8 mi · 24 min · Huntington Road
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Continue on Viand Street
575 ft · 8 sec · Viand Street
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Continue straight
1508 ft · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
29.2 mi · 35 min
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Turn left
33.7 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
1956 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
41 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Emerson Avenue
5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue
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Continue on State Route 2
11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2
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Continue on 2nd Street
16.9 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 Lavalette and Wheeling.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
33.7 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Lavalette and Slight Chance Light Rain near Wheeling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lavalette to Wheeling?
The road trip is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km) and usually takes 03h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mineral Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.5 miles from Lavalette and 116 miles from Wheeling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.11 one way or $62.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny around Lavalette and Slight Chance Light Rain near Wheeling.
Stop Ideas Near Mineral Wells
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mineral Wells.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lavalette and Wheeling. Straight-line distance: 151.7 mi (244.13 km).
#1 Lavalette
Lavalette is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.3228600, -82.4468200 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| 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, 40.063971)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.13 | $31.11 | $62.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $34.37 | $68.75 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $37.76 | $75.51 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $48.01 | $96.02 |
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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