How far is Oceana, WV from Wheeling, WV?

The driving distance from Oceana, WV to Wheeling, WV is about 251.7 miles (405.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m 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
251.7 mi
04h 23m
Flight
170.93 mi
275.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.93 mi
Kilometers
275.08 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.7 mi
Kilometers
405.08 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheeling
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM EDT
Return by in Oceana
Thu, Apr 23, 9:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oceana
2026-04-23T00:24
Arrive Wheeling
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 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
8:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oceana
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 Oceana
116.6 mi
02h 11m
To Wheeling
135.1 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kopperston Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Kopperston Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Pond Fork Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Pond Fork Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Pond Fork Road

    31.1 mi · 46 min · Pond Fork Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Madison Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Street

    3019 ft · 51 sec · State Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Smoot Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Smoot Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left

    27.1 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2013 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East, I 77, I 79, US 119 North: Charleston, Beckley

    1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg

    2152 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  13. 13

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

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

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

    41 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  17. 17

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  20. 20

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  22. 22

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    23.7 mi · 30 min · North State Rt. 2

  23. 23

    Continue on Wheeling Avenue

    9.4 mi · 12 min · Wheeling Avenue

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    1615 ft · 42 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 17th Street

    102 m · 17 sec · 17th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Chapline Street

    98 m · 6 sec · Chapline Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chapline Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
78.8 mi · 31%
Pond Fork Road
35.3 mi · 14%
North State Rt. 2
23.7 mi · 9%
2nd Street
16.9 mi · 7%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 5%
Wheeling Avenue
9.74 mi · 4%
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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.8 mi
170.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flatwoods
02h 11m from Oceana
Leave By
8:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Oceana and Sunny near Wheeling.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oceana to Wheeling?

The road trip is about 251.7 miles (405.1 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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 116.6 miles from Oceana and 135.1 miles from Wheeling.

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

The direct path is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.17 one way or $70.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Oceana and Sunny 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 Oceana and Wheeling. Straight-line distance: 170.93 mi (275.08 km).

Oceana

#1 Oceana

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

Population1,195
Coordinates37.6920600, -81.6240000
Altitude385
CountryUnited States
Wheeling

#2 Wheeling

City in West Virginia

Population26,283
Coordinates40.0639600, -80.7209100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Kopperston Road (-81.623946, 37.692023)
End: Chapline Street (-80.720798, 40.06397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 405 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.88 gal
33.62 L · about $35.17
Round trip
$70.35
17.76 gal · 67.24 L
Estimated CO2
78.9 kg one way
Round trip: 157.8 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.17 $70.35
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.33 $78.66
Premium $4.78 $42.43 $84.86
Diesel $5.62 $49.94 $99.88

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Oceana and Wheeling. The current time is 00:24:23.

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.