How far is Wheeling, WV from Bluewell, WV?
The driving distance from Wheeling, WV to Bluewell, WV is about 264.8 miles (426.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.3 miles (309.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 19m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheeling and Bluewell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheeling and Bluewell.
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Start on Chapline Street
146 m · 10 sec · Chapline Street
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Take the ramp straight
45.9 mi · 57 min
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Turn left onto Elizabeth Street
82 m · 4 sec · Elizabeth Street
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Turn right onto Chelsea Street
16.8 mi · 19 min · Chelsea Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
11.7 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Emerson Avenue
5.1 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue
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Take the exit right
76.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Continue straight
94.1 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 460: Princeton, Pearisburg VA
2374 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Big Laurel Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Big Laurel Highway
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Turn right onto Princeton-Ingleside Road
113 m · 8 sec · Princeton-Ingleside Road
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Continue on Ingleside Road
2486 ft · 52 sec · Ingleside Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn slight left onto New Hope Road
9.8 mi · 17 min · New Hope Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
771 ft · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Old Wv 20
33 m · 5 sec · Old Wv 20
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Wv 20
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheeling and Bluewell.
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
Continue straight
94.1 mi · 01h 48m
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 Bluewell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheeling to Bluewell?
The road trip is about 264.8 miles (426.1 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?
Ripley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.4 miles from Wheeling and 132.4 miles from Bluewell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.3 miles (309.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.5 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 6:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.00 one way or $73.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83 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 Bluewell.
Stop Ideas Near Ripley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheeling and Bluewell. Straight-line distance: 192.31 mi (309.49 km).
#1 Wheeling
City in West Virginia
| Population | 26,283 |
| Coordinates | 40.0639600, -80.7209100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bluewell
Bluewell is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.3126200, -81.2598200 |
| Altitude | 791 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bluewell (-81.25982, 37.31262)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 426 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $37.00 | $73.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $41.37 | $82.73 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $44.63 | $89.25 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $52.53 | $105.06 |
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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