How far is Wheeling, WV from Blennerhassett, WV?

The driving distance from Wheeling, WV to Blennerhassett, WV is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.69 mi
01h 50m
Flight
73.43 mi
118.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.43 mi
Kilometers
118.17 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.69 mi
Kilometers
147.56 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blennerhassett
Thu, Apr 16, 3:48 AM EDT
Return by in Wheeling
Thu, Apr 16, 5:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheeling
2026-04-16T01:57
Arrive Blennerhassett
Thu, Apr 16, 3:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wheeling
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
Sistersville
WV

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

From Wheeling
45.9 mi
00h 55m
To Blennerhassett
45.9 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chapline Street

    146 m · 10 sec · Chapline Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight

    45.9 mi · 57 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Street

    82 m · 4 sec · Elizabeth Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Chelsea Street

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Chelsea Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 3rd Street

    11.7 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg

    1835 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Corridor D

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Corridor D

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 68 South: Ravenswood

    1807 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Dupont Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Dupont Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dupont Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chapline Street
46 mi · 50%
Chelsea Street
16.8 mi · 18%
3rd Street
11.7 mi · 13%
Emerson Avenue
8.56 mi · 9%
Corridor D
6.38 mi · 7%
Dupont Road
1.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Chapline Street

Take the ramp straight

45.9 mi · 00h 57m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
73.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sistersville
00h 55m from Wheeling
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wheeling and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blennerhassett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Sistersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Wheeling and 45.9 miles from Blennerhassett.

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

The direct path is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.83 one way or $25.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wheeling and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blennerhassett.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheeling and Blennerhassett. Straight-line distance: 73.43 mi (118.17 km).

Wheeling

#1 Wheeling

City in West Virginia

Population26,283
Coordinates40.0639600, -80.7209100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Blennerhassett

#2 Blennerhassett

Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia

Population3,089
Coordinates39.2636900, -81.6292900
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheeling (-80.72091, 40.06396)
End: Blennerhassett (-81.62929, 39.26369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.25 L · about $12.83
Round trip
$25.67
6.48 gal · 24.5 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.83 $25.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.35 $28.70
Premium $4.78 $15.48 $30.96
Diesel $5.62 $18.22 $36.44

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Wheeling and Blennerhassett. The current time is 01:57:29.

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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.