How far is Princeton, WV from Wheeling, WV?
The driving distance from Princeton, WV to Wheeling, WV is about 273 miles (439.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.5 miles (301.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Princeton and Wheeling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princeton and Wheeling.
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Start on North Walker Street
26 m · 3 sec · North Walker Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
29 m · 7 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Scott Street
119 m · 7 sec · Scott Street
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Turn left onto Alvis Street
137 m · 12 sec · Alvis Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1296 ft · 25 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Ingleside Road
2486 ft · 52 sec · Ingleside Road
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Continue on Princeton-Ingleside Road
113 m · 10 sec · Princeton-Ingleside Road
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Turn sharp left onto Big Laurel Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Big Laurel Highway
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Turn left
2112 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
91.3 mi · 1 hr 45 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 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 Princeton 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.
West Virginia Turnpike
Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
91.3 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Princeton and 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 Princeton to Wheeling?
The road trip is about 273 miles (439.3 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Ripley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.3 miles from Princeton and 145.7 miles from Wheeling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.5 miles (301.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.5 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 8:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.14 one way or $76.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Princeton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheeling.
Stop Ideas Near Ripley
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 Ripley.
Charleston
Huntington
Montgomery
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Princeton and Wheeling. Straight-line distance: 187.53 mi (301.8 km).
#1 Princeton
City in Mercer County, Missouri
| Population | 5,599 |
| Coordinates | 37.3662300, -81.1025900 |
| Altitude | 743 |
| 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: 439 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $38.14 | $76.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $42.65 | $85.30 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $46.01 | $92.02 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $54.16 | $108.32 |
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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