How far is Stanaford, WV from Wheeling, WV?

The driving distance from Stanaford, WV to Wheeling, WV is about 237.4 miles (382.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157 miles (252.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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
237.46 mi
03h 46m
Flight
157.05 mi
252.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.05 mi
Kilometers
252.74 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.46 mi
Kilometers
382.15 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheeling
Thu, Apr 23, 11:52 AM EDT
Return by in Stanaford
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stanaford
2026-04-23T08:05
Arrive Wheeling
Thu, Apr 23, 11:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stanaford
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
Ravenswood
WV

City in West Virginia

From Stanaford
109.5 mi
01h 53m
To Wheeling
128 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 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 Stanaford and Wheeling.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hoist Road

    26 m · 4 sec · Hoist Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Stanaford Road

    2267 ft · 47 sec · Stanaford Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ragland Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Ragland Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Joe L. Smith Drive

    1991 ft · 38 sec · Joe L. Smith Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Robert C. Byrd Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

  6. 6

    Take the exit left toward I 64, I 77: Charleston, Bluefield

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 77 North: Charleston

    2899 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    52.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  11. 11

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

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

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

    41 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  15. 15

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  18. 18

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  20. 20

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    23.7 mi · 30 min · North State Rt. 2

  21. 21

    Continue on Wheeling Avenue

    9.4 mi · 12 min · Wheeling Avenue

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1615 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 17th Street

    102 m · 17 sec · 17th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Chapline Street

    98 m · 6 sec · Chapline Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chapline Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stanaford 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
78.7 mi · 33%
West Virginia Turnpike
52.8 mi · 22%
North State Rt. 2
23.7 mi · 10%
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
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.4 mi
157 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ravenswood
01h 53m from Stanaford
Leave By
9:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Stanaford and Sunny near Wheeling.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 237.4 miles (382.1 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Ravenswood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.5 miles from Stanaford and 128 miles from Wheeling.

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

The direct path is about 157 miles (252.7 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 9:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.19 one way or $66.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Stanaford and Sunny near Wheeling.

Stop Ideas Near Ravenswood

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

67 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

84 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

92 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Montgomery

93 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stanaford and Wheeling. Straight-line distance: 157.05 mi (252.74 km).

Stanaford

#1 Stanaford

Census-designated place (CDP) and coal town in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States

Population1,350
Coordinates37.8159500, -81.1523200
Altitude734
CountryUnited States
Wheeling

#2 Wheeling

City in West Virginia

Population26,283
Coordinates40.0639600, -80.7209100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoist Road (-81.152334, 37.815972)
End: Chapline Street (-80.720798, 40.063971)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.38 gal
31.72 L · about $33.19
Round trip
$66.39
16.76 gal · 63.44 L
Estimated CO2
74.5 kg one way
Round trip: 148.9 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.19 $66.39
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.12 $74.23
Premium $4.78 $40.04 $80.08
Diesel $5.62 $47.13 $94.26

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 Stanaford and Wheeling. The current time is 08:05:42.

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.