How far is Webster Springs, WV from Wheeling, WV?

The driving distance from Webster Springs, WV to Wheeling, WV is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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
197.9 mi
03h 21m
Flight
110.72 mi
178.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.72 mi
Kilometers
178.19 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.9 mi
Kilometers
318.49 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheeling
Fri, Apr 17, 5:38 AM EDT
Return by in Webster Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 9:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Webster Springs
2026-04-17T02:17
Arrive Wheeling
Fri, Apr 17, 5:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 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
10:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Webster Springs
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
Bridgeport
WV

City in Harrison County, West Virginia, US

From Webster Springs
87.4 mi
01h 40m
To Wheeling
110.4 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Webster Springs and Wheeling.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Baker Street

    43 m · 8 sec · Baker Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    131 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Miller Mountain Road

    9.3 mi · 14 min · Miller Mountain Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Holly River

    9.7 mi · 14 min · Holly River

  6. 6

    Continue on Kanawha Run Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Kanawha Run Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Airport Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Airport Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Day's Drive

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Day's Drive

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Day's Drive

    160 m · 25 sec · Day's Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Sutton Lane

    628 ft · 16 sec · Sutton Lane

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Scott Fork Road

    69 m · 6 sec · Scott Fork Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    2600 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    67.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont

    2164 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    1.3 km · 2 min · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector

    37 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    938 ft · 24 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector

    39 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    943 ft · 25 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  20. 20

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    2155 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    785 ft · 23 sec · Jackson Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cleveland Avenue

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Cleveland Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Husky Highway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Husky Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Hornet Highway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Hornet Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Dragon Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Dragon Highway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Waynesburg Pike Road

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Waynesburg Pike Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Fairmont Pike Road

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Fairmont Pike Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Ridgecrest Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ridgecrest Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Bethlehem Boulevard

    1609 ft · 32 sec · West Bethlehem Boulevard

  31. 31

    Continue on Spruce Street

    930 ft · 20 sec · Spruce Street

  32. 32

    Take the ramp left

    1927 ft · 47 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto USS West Virginia Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 58 sec · USS West Virginia Memorial Highway

  34. 34

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

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right

    2609 ft · 1 min

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    140 m · 6 sec

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right

    1615 ft · 42 sec

  38. 38

    Turn left onto 17th Street

    102 m · 17 sec · 17th Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Chapline Street

    98 m · 6 sec · Chapline Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chapline Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Webster Springs and Wheeling.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
40 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
67.8 mi · 34%
Dragon Highway
15.2 mi · 8%
Cleveland Avenue
12.3 mi · 6%
Hornet Highway
11.1 mi · 6%
Waynesburg Pike Road
10.1 mi · 5%
Holly River
9.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

67.8 mi · 01h 13m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.2 mi
110.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bridgeport
01h 40m from Webster Springs
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Webster Springs and Chance Rain Showers near Wheeling.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Webster Springs to Wheeling?

The road trip is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Bridgeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Webster Springs and 110.4 miles from Wheeling.

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

The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.2 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 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.65 one way or $55.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Webster Springs and Chance Rain Showers near Wheeling.

Stop Ideas Near Bridgeport

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bridgeport and the surrounding midpoint area.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
Scenic stop 6.3 mi away

Shinnston City Parks & Rec

Shinnston , WV
Shinnston, WV 26431, United States
Rating 3.5/5 10 reviews Park
City of Fairmont
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

City of Fairmont

Fairmont , WV
J.Harper Mereditn Building, 200 Jackson St, Fairmont, WV 26554
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office
Benedum Civic Center
Nearby stop 1.9 mi away

Benedum Civic Center

Bridgeport , WV
164 W Main St, Bridgeport, WV 26330
Rating 4.0/5 3 reviews Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bridgeport.

RAIL

Connellsville station

99 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

109 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Webster Springs and Wheeling. Straight-line distance: 110.72 mi (178.19 km).

Webster Springs

#1 Webster Springs

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

Population1,009
Coordinates38.4792700, -80.4134200
Altitude445
CountryUnited States
Wheeling

#2 Wheeling

City in West Virginia

Population26,283
Coordinates40.0639600, -80.7209100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.413467, 38.479262)
End: Chapline Street (-80.720798, 40.063971)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.98 gal
26.43 L · about $27.65
Round trip
$55.30
13.96 gal · 52.86 L
Estimated CO2
62 kg one way
Round trip: 124.1 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.65 $55.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.91 $61.83
Premium $4.78 $33.35 $66.70
Diesel $5.62 $39.26 $78.51

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Webster Springs and Wheeling. The current time is 02:17:03.

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.