How far is Star City, WV from Wheeling, WV?

The driving distance from Star City, WV to Wheeling, WV is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
75.58 mi
01h 14m
Flight
47.98 mi
77.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.98 mi
Kilometers
77.22 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.58 mi
Kilometers
121.63 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheeling
Sun, Apr 19, 5:42 AM EDT
Return by in Star City
Sun, Apr 19, 6:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Star City
2026-04-19T04:27
Arrive Wheeling
Sun, Apr 19, 5:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Star City
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
Valley Grove
WV

City in Ohio County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Star City
37.7 mi
00h 37m
To Wheeling
37.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Star City and Wheeling.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Avenue

    133 m · 21 sec · Broadway Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Leeway Street

    780 ft · 40 sec · Leeway Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Boyers Avenue

    41 m · 8 sec · Boyers Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Monongahela Boulevard

    3047 ft · 1 min · Monongahela Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Chaplin Hill Road

    2543 ft · 52 sec · Chaplin Hill Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    60.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on USS West Virginia Memorial Highway

    9.2 mi · 10 min · USS West Virginia Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on USS West Virginia Memorial Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · USS West Virginia Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250, WV 2: Wheeling, Moundsville

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    2609 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    140 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1615 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 17th Street

    102 m · 17 sec · 17th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Chapline Street

    98 m · 6 sec · Chapline Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chapline Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Star City 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
60.3 mi · 80%
USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
12.2 mi · 16%
US 250
1.33 mi · 2%
Chaplin Hill Road
0.78 mi · 1%
Monongahela Boulevard
0.58 mi · 1%
Leeway Street
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

60.3 mi · 01h 09m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
48 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Grove
00h 37m from Star City
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Star City and Mostly Sunny near Wheeling.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Star City to Wheeling?

The road trip is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Valley Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Star City and 37.8 miles from Wheeling.

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

The direct path is about 48 miles (77.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.58 one way or $21.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Star City and Mostly Sunny near Wheeling.

Stop Ideas Near Valley Grove

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

63 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Connellsville station

84 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Greensburg

90 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Alliance

103 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Star City and Wheeling. Straight-line distance: 47.98 mi (77.22 km).

Star City

#1 Star City

City in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,984
Coordinates39.6584100, -79.9864500
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Wheeling

#2 Wheeling

City in West Virginia

Population26,283
Coordinates40.0639600, -80.7209100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: University Avenue (-79.986425, 39.658439)
End: Chapline Street (-80.720798, 40.06397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.1 L · about $10.58
Round trip
$21.15
5.34 gal · 20.2 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.58 $21.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.83 $23.65
Premium $4.78 $12.76 $25.51
Diesel $5.62 $15.02 $30.03

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Star City and Wheeling. The current time is 04:27:44.

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.