How far is Wheeling, WV from Beaver, WV?
The driving distance from Wheeling, WV to Beaver, WV is about 221.3 miles (356.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheeling and Beaver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheeling and Beaver.
-
1
Start on Chapline Street
146 m · 10 sec · Chapline Street
-
2
Take the ramp straight
45.9 mi · 57 min
-
3
Turn left onto Elizabeth Street
82 m · 4 sec · Elizabeth Street
-
4
Turn right onto Chelsea Street
16.8 mi · 19 min · Chelsea Street
-
5
Continue on 3rd Street
11.7 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street
-
6
Continue on Emerson Avenue
5.1 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue
-
7
Take the exit right
76.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min
-
8
Continue straight
58.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward WV 3: Beckley
1640 ft · 45 sec
-
10
Turn left onto Harper Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Harper Road
-
11
Continue on West Neville Street
1468 ft · 34 sec · West Neville Street
-
12
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
152 m · 15 sec · 3rd Avenue
-
13
Turn left onto 2nd Street
2441 ft · 49 sec · 2nd Street
-
14
Continue on South Fayette Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Fayette Street
-
15
Turn right onto South Eisenhower Drive
590 ft · 17 sec · South Eisenhower Drive
-
16
Continue on Ritter Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Ritter Drive
-
17
Turn slight right onto Blue Jay Drive
1904 ft · 1 min · Blue Jay Drive
-
18
Turn right onto 4th Street
25 m · 4 sec · 4th Street
-
19
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheeling and Beaver.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Emerson Avenue
Take the exit right
76.6 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wheeling and Chance Rain Showers near Beaver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheeling to Beaver?
The road trip is about 221.3 miles (356.2 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Ravenswood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.7 miles from Wheeling and 110.7 miles from Beaver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.7 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 8:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.94 one way or $61.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wheeling and Chance Rain Showers near Beaver.
Stop Ideas Near Ravenswood
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 Ravenswood.
Charleston
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
Montgomery
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheeling and Beaver. Straight-line distance: 161.64 mi (260.13 km).
#1 Wheeling
City in West Virginia
| Population | 26,283 |
| Coordinates | 40.0639600, -80.7209100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beaver
Beaver is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.7478100, -81.1435200 |
| Altitude | 656 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beaver (-81.14352, 37.74781)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $30.94 | $61.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $34.59 | $69.18 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $37.32 | $74.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $43.92 | $87.85 |
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 15, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.