How far is Wheeling, WV from Buffalo, WV?
The driving distance from Wheeling, WV to Buffalo, WV is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.5 miles (194 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wood 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 Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheeling and Buffalo.
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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
34 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Ravenswood
15.7 mi · 20 min
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Turn straight onto State Route 87
2.5 mi · 5 min · State Route 87
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Turn slight right onto Baur Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Baur Road
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Turn right onto Leon Baden Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Leon Baden Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Charleston Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Charleston Road
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Lafayette Street
853 ft · 16 sec · Lafayette Street
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Continue on Buffalo Road
2117 ft · 42 sec · Buffalo Road
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Continue on Lafayette Street
2047 ft · 48 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn sharp right onto River Street
10 m · 2 sec · River Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheeling and Buffalo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheeling to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Williamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Wheeling and 74.4 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.5 miles (194 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.80 one way or $41.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Williamstown
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 Williamstown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheeling and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 120.52 mi (193.96 km).
#1 Wheeling
City in West Virginia
| Population | 26,283 |
| Coordinates | 40.0639600, -80.7209100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buffalo
Town in West Virginia, USA
| Population | 1,263 |
| Coordinates | 38.6175900, -81.9818000 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buffalo (-81.9818, 38.61759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $20.80 | $41.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.25 | $46.50 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.08 | $50.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.53 | $59.05 |
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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