How far is Mullens, WV from Wheeling, WV?

The driving distance from Mullens, WV to Wheeling, WV is about 255.4 miles (411 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175 miles (281.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
255.39 mi
04h 01m
Flight
175.04 mi
281.7 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.04 mi
Kilometers
281.7 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.39 mi
Kilometers
411.01 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheeling
Wed, May 13, 9:58 PM EDT
Return by in Mullens
Thu, May 14, 2:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mullens
2026-05-13T17:56
Arrive Wheeling
Wed, May 13, 9:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mullens
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Flatwoods
WV

Unincorporated community in Jackson County, West Virginia

From Mullens
118.4 mi
02h 00m
To Wheeling
137 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mullens and Wheeling.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mullens and Wheeling.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    55 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Coalfields Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Coalfields Expressway

  3. 3

    Continue on Moran Avenue

    1869 ft · 33 sec · Moran Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mullens Connector

    1 mi · 1 min · Mullens Connector

  5. 5

    Continue on Coalfields Expressway

    13.2 mi · 20 min · Coalfields Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Robert C. Byrd Drive

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2721 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    41 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  16. 16

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  19. 19

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  21. 21

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    23.7 mi · 30 min · North State Rt. 2

  22. 22

    Continue on Wheeling Avenue

    9.4 mi · 12 min · Wheeling Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    1615 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 17th Street

    102 m · 17 sec · 17th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Chapline Street

    98 m · 6 sec · Chapline Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chapline Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mullens and Wheeling.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
78.7 mi · 31%
West Virginia Turnpike
58.2 mi · 23%
North State Rt. 2
23.7 mi · 9%
2nd Street
16.9 mi · 7%
Coalfields Expressway
14.4 mi · 6%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

76.9 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.4 mi
175 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flatwoods
02h 00m from Mullens
Leave By
8:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Mullens and 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 Mullens to Wheeling?

The road trip is about 255.4 miles (411 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Flatwoods is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.4 miles from Mullens and 137 miles from Wheeling.

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

The direct path is about 175 miles (281.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.69 one way or $71.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Mullens and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheeling.

Stop Ideas Near Flatwoods

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

60 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

77 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

87 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Montgomery

87 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mullens and Wheeling. Straight-line distance: 175.04 mi (281.7 km).

Mullens

#1 Mullens

City in Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,288
Coordinates37.5831700, -81.3803800
Altitude432
CountryUnited States
Wheeling

#2 Wheeling

City in West Virginia

Population26,283
Coordinates40.0639600, -80.7209100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-81.38038, 37.583155)
End: Chapline Street (-80.720798, 40.06397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.01 gal
34.11 L · about $35.69
Round trip
$71.38
18.02 gal · 68.22 L
Estimated CO2
80.1 kg one way
Round trip: 160.1 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.69 $71.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.91 $79.81
Premium $4.78 $43.05 $86.10
Diesel $5.62 $50.67 $101.34

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Mullens and Wheeling. The current time is 17:56:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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