How far is Spencer, WV from Wheeling, WV?
The driving distance from Spencer, WV to Wheeling, WV is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in West Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spencer and Wheeling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spencer and Wheeling.
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Start on Market Street
11 m · 6 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1170 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Locust Avenue
983 ft · 17 sec · Locust Avenue
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Continue on Parkersburg Road
25.6 mi · 38 min · Parkersburg Road
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Turn left onto Juliana Street
13.1 mi · 21 min · Juliana Street
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Take the ramp right
1135 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 10 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 Spencer and Wheeling.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Parkersburg Road
Continue on Parkersburg Road
25.6 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Spencer and Sunny near Wheeling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spencer to Wheeling?
The road trip is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Saint Marys is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.5 miles from Spencer and 82.9 miles from Wheeling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.60 one way or $41.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spencer and Sunny near Wheeling.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spencer and Wheeling. Straight-line distance: 93.45 mi (150.39 km).
#1 Spencer
City in West Virginia
| Population | 1,989 |
| Coordinates | 38.8020300, -81.3509500 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| 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: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $20.60 | $41.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.03 | $46.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.85 | $49.69 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.24 | $58.49 |
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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