How far is Wheeling, WV from Benwood, WV?
The driving distance from Wheeling, WV to Benwood, WV is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheeling and Benwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheeling and Benwood.
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Start on Chapline Street
146 m · 10 sec · Chapline Street
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Take the ramp straight
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
1187 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto McMechen Street
931 ft · 28 sec · McMechen Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
78 m · 17 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
571 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
7 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheeling and Benwood.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Chapline Street
Take the ramp straight
2.77 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wheeling and Chance Rain Showers near Benwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheeling to Benwood?
The road trip is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and usually takes 00h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McMechen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.7 miles from Wheeling and 1.7 miles from Benwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.48 one way or $0.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wheeling and Chance Rain Showers near Benwood.
Stop Ideas Near McMechen
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 McMechen.
Union Station
Connellsville station
Greensburg
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheeling and Benwood. Straight-line distance: 3.24 mi (5.22 km).
#1 Wheeling
City in West Virginia
| Population | 26,283 |
| Coordinates | 40.0639600, -80.7209100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Benwood
City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,257 |
| Coordinates | 40.0181300, -80.7342500 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Benwood (-80.73425, 40.01813)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $0.48 | $0.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.53 | $1.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.57 | $1.15 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $0.67 | $1.35 |
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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