How far is Wheeling, WV from Clendenin, WV?
The driving distance from Wheeling, WV to Clendenin, WV is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheeling and Clendenin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheeling and Clendenin.
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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
1823 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 79 North: Clarksburg
2480 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight right onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
18.6 mi · 20 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 119: Clendenin
1704 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right
82 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Spencer Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Spencer Road
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Continue on Beech Street
1873 ft · 50 sec · Beech Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Charleston Clendenin Road
1146 ft · 41 sec · Charleston Clendenin Road
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Turn left
670 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Maywood Avenue East
1269 ft · 54 sec · Maywood Avenue East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maywood Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheeling and Clendenin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Emerson Avenue
Take the exit right
76.6 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Wheeling and Sunny near Clendenin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheeling to Clendenin?
The road trip is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Mineral Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from Wheeling and 89.6 miles from Clendenin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.4 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 10:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.03 one way or $50.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wheeling and Sunny near Clendenin.
Stop Ideas Near Mineral Wells
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 Mineral Wells.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheeling and Clendenin. Straight-line distance: 113.89 mi (183.29 km).
#1 Wheeling
City in West Virginia
| Population | 26,283 |
| Coordinates | 40.0639600, -80.7209100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clendenin
Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,098 |
| Coordinates | 38.4887100, -81.3481700 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clendenin (-81.34817, 38.48871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $25.03 | $50.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.99 | $55.98 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.20 | $60.39 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.54 | $71.09 |
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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