How far is Wheeling, WV from Craigsville, WV?
The driving distance from Wheeling, WV to Craigsville, WV is about 183.4 miles (295.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheeling and Craigsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheeling and Craigsville.
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Start on Chapline Street
146 m · 10 sec · Chapline Street
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Take the ramp straight
1738 ft · 39 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1189 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
1093 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
136 m · 21 sec
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Turn left
2689 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bethlehem
1443 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Bethlehem
100 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Spruce Street
119 m · 8 sec · Spruce Street
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Continue on West Bethlehem Boulevard
1621 ft · 33 sec · West Bethlehem Boulevard
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Turn right onto Ridgecrest Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ridgecrest Road
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Continue on Fairmont Pike Road
7.1 mi · 13 min · Fairmont Pike Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Waynesburg Pike Road
10.1 mi · 11 min · Waynesburg Pike Road
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Continue on Dragon Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Dragon Highway
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Continue on Dragon Highway
3146 ft · 41 sec · Dragon Highway
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Continue on Dragon Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Dragon Highway
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Continue on Hornet Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Hornet Highway
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Continue on Husky Highway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Husky Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on United States Highway 250
12.4 mi · 14 min · United States Highway 250
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Turn left onto Adams Street
769 ft · 16 sec · Adams Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
1752 ft · 56 sec · Jefferson Street
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Continue on Fairmont Gateway Connector
933 ft · 24 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
39 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
941 ft · 23 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
39 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
2015 ft · 54 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Take the exit right
2521 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
77.6 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley
1684 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
97 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
8.6 mi · 10 min · Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
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Continue straight
10 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Spruce Run Road
604 ft · 13 sec · Spruce Run Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hookersville
2.1 mi · 4 min · Hookersville
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Turn left onto Scenic Highway
6.1 mi · 11 min · Scenic Highway
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Turn straight onto Webster Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Webster Road
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Continue on Callahan Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Callahan Road
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Continue on Summersville & Slavins Cabin Road
594 ft · 13 sec · Summersville & Slavins Cabin Road
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Turn right onto Craigsville Road
16 m · 1 sec · Craigsville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Craigsville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheeling and Craigsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
77.6 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Wheeling and Sunny near Craigsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheeling to Craigsville?
The road trip is about 183.4 miles (295.2 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Anmoore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.7 miles from Wheeling and 91.7 miles from Craigsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.6 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 9:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.63 one way or $51.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Wheeling and Sunny near Craigsville.
Stop Ideas Near Anmoore
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
Clarksburg Parks & Recreation
Benedum Civic Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anmoore.
Connellsville station
Grantsville, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheeling and Craigsville. Straight-line distance: 119.81 mi (192.82 km).
#1 Wheeling
City in West Virginia
| Population | 26,283 |
| Coordinates | 40.0639600, -80.7209100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Craigsville
Town in Virginia
| Population | 2,213 |
| Coordinates | 38.3306700, -80.6531500 |
| Altitude | 705 |
| Country | United States |
End: Craigsville (-80.65315, 38.33067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $25.63 | $51.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.66 | $57.31 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.91 | $61.83 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.39 | $72.77 |
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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