How far is Wheeling, WV from Cross Lanes, WV?
The driving distance from Wheeling, WV to Cross Lanes, WV is about 161 miles (259.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheeling and Cross Lanes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheeling and Cross Lanes.
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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
66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 622: Sissonville, Pocatalic
1048 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Sissonville Drive
3.1 mi · 5 min · Sissonville Drive
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Turn right onto Martins Branch Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Martins Branch Road
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Keep slight right
2841 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right
5.3 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Big Tyler Road
3 mi · 5 min · Big Tyler Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Goff Mountain Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheeling and Cross Lanes.
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
Take the exit right
66.8 mi · 01h 12m
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 Cross Lanes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheeling to Cross Lanes?
The road trip is about 161 miles (259.1 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
North Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Wheeling and 80.5 miles from Cross Lanes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 10:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.50 one way or $45.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wheeling and Sunny near Cross Lanes.
Stop Ideas Near North Hills
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 North Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheeling and Cross Lanes. Straight-line distance: 127.17 mi (204.66 km).
#1 Wheeling
City in West Virginia
| Population | 26,283 |
| Coordinates | 40.0639600, -80.7209100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cross Lanes
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia
| Population | 9,995 |
| Coordinates | 38.4203700, -81.7906800 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cross Lanes (-81.79068, 38.42037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $22.50 | $45.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.16 | $50.31 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.14 | $54.28 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.94 | $63.89 |
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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