How far is Pennsboro, WV from Wheeling, WV?

The driving distance from Pennsboro, WV to Wheeling, WV is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.07 mi
01h 43m
Flight
55.4 mi
89.16 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.4 mi
Kilometers
89.16 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.07 mi
Kilometers
119.21 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheeling
Wed, Apr 15, 1:46 AM EDT
Return by in Pennsboro
Wed, Apr 15, 3:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pennsboro
2026-04-15T00:03
Arrive Wheeling
Wed, Apr 15, 1:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pennsboro
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
New Martinsville
WV

City in Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States

From Pennsboro
37 mi
00h 51m
To Wheeling
37.1 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Collins Avenue

    107 m · 8 sec · Collins Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wells Avenue

    107 m · 7 sec · Wells Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 1st Street

    634 ft · 13 sec · 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Mountain Drive

    10.8 mi · 19 min · Mountain Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left

    17.6 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto River Hill Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · River Hill Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vine Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Vine Street

  8. 8

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  10. 10

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    23.7 mi · 30 min · North State Rt. 2

  11. 11

    Continue on Wheeling Avenue

    9.4 mi · 12 min · Wheeling Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1615 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 17th Street

    102 m · 17 sec · 17th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Chapline Street

    98 m · 6 sec · Chapline Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chapline Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pennsboro 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North State Rt. 2
23.7 mi · 32%
Mountain Drive
10.8 mi · 15%
Wheeling Avenue
9.74 mi · 13%
River Hill Road
7.37 mi · 10%
3rd Street
1.98 mi · 3%
North State Route 2
1.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Martinsville
00h 51m from Pennsboro
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Pennsboro and Chance Rain Showers then Slight 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 Pennsboro to Wheeling?

The road trip is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

New Martinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Pennsboro and 37.1 miles from Wheeling.

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

The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.34 one way or $20.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pennsboro and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheeling.

Stop Ideas Near New Martinsville

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

115 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Connellsville station

116 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pennsboro and Wheeling. Straight-line distance: 55.4 mi (89.16 km).

Pennsboro

#1 Pennsboro

City in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States

Population1,018
Coordinates39.2850800, -80.9684400
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Wheeling

#2 Wheeling

City in West Virginia

Population26,283
Coordinates40.0639600, -80.7209100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Collins Avenue (-80.968474, 39.285012)
End: Chapline Street (-80.720798, 40.06397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.89 L · about $10.34
Round trip
$20.68
5.22 gal · 19.78 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.34 $20.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.56 $23.12
Premium $4.78 $12.47 $24.94
Diesel $5.62 $14.68 $29.36

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pennsboro and Wheeling. The current time is 00:03:28.

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.