How far is Wheeling, WV from Brush Fork, WV?

The driving distance from Wheeling, WV to Brush Fork, WV is about 267.3 miles (430.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.4 miles (312.9 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
267.27 mi
05h 09m
Flight
194.44 mi
312.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.44 mi
Kilometers
312.92 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.27 mi
Kilometers
430.13 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brush Fork
Wed, Apr 15, 12:17 AM EDT
Return by in Wheeling
Wed, Apr 15, 5:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheeling
2026-04-14T19:07
Arrive Brush Fork
Wed, Apr 15, 12:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wheeling
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
Ripley
WV

Town in West Virginia

From Wheeling
133.7 mi
02h 34m
To Brush Fork
133.6 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wheeling and Brush Fork.

  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

    76.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 460: Princeton, Pearisburg VA

    2374 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Big Laurel Highway

    9.9 mi · 12 min · Big Laurel Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Chicory Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Chicory Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Bluefield Avenue

    3054 ft · 59 sec · Bluefield Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Spruce Street

    112 m · 8 sec · Spruce Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Highland Avenue

    782 ft · 16 sec · Highland Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Brushfork Road

    1094 ft · 28 sec · Brushfork Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Charcoal Street

    637 ft · 35 sec · Charcoal Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Bramwell Road

    1048 ft · 29 sec · Old Bramwell Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Bramwell Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Emerson Avenue
176 mi · 66%
Chapline Street
46 mi · 17%
Chelsea Street
16.8 mi · 6%
3rd Street
11.7 mi · 4%
Big Laurel Highway
9.93 mi · 4%
Chicory Road
3.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.9 mi
194.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ripley
02h 34m from Wheeling
Leave By
6:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wheeling and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brush Fork.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wheeling to Brush Fork?

The road trip is about 267.3 miles (430.1 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 133.7 miles from Wheeling and 133.6 miles from Brush Fork.

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

The direct path is about 194.4 miles (312.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.9 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 $37.35 one way or $74.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wheeling and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brush Fork.

Stop Ideas Near Ripley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ripley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Charleston

52 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

78 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Montgomery

79 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

89 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheeling and Brush Fork. Straight-line distance: 194.44 mi (312.92 km).

Wheeling

#1 Wheeling

City in West Virginia

Population26,283
Coordinates40.0639600, -80.7209100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brush Fork

Brush Fork is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.2809500, -81.2559300
Altitude733
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheeling (-80.72091, 40.06396)
End: Brush Fork (-81.25593, 37.28095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 430 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.43 gal
35.7 L · about $37.35
Round trip
$74.70
18.86 gal · 71.4 L
Estimated CO2
83.8 kg one way
Round trip: 167.6 kg / 369 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.35 $74.70
Mid-grade $4.43 $41.77 $83.53
Premium $4.78 $45.06 $90.11
Diesel $5.62 $53.03 $106.07

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Wheeling and Brush Fork. The current time is 19:07:42.

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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.