How far is Wheeling, WV from Gilbert Creek, WV?
The driving distance from Wheeling, WV to Gilbert Creek, WV is about 244.4 miles (393.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.1 miles (294.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m 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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheeling and Gilbert Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheeling and Gilbert Creek.
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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
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
906 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left
2411 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
1 km · 49 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 119 South: Logan
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
52.4 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 73, WV 10: Logan
1414 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1832 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
17 mi · 30 min
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Turn left
7.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Gilbert Creek Road
4.5 mi · 11 min · Gilbert Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gilbert Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheeling and Gilbert Creek.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Wheeling and Chance Rain Showers near Gilbert Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheeling to Gilbert Creek?
The road trip is about 244.4 miles (393.4 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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 122.2 miles from Wheeling and 122.2 miles from Gilbert Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.1 miles (294.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.3 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 7:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.18 one way or $68.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wheeling and Chance Rain Showers near Gilbert Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Ripley
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 Ripley.
Charleston
Huntington
Montgomery
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheeling and Gilbert Creek. Straight-line distance: 183.15 mi (294.75 km).
#1 Wheeling
City in West Virginia
| Population | 26,283 |
| Coordinates | 40.0639600, -80.7209100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gilbert Creek
Census-designated place in Mingo County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,090 |
| Coordinates | 37.5759400, -81.8948400 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gilbert Creek (-81.89484, 37.57594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 393 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $34.18 | $68.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $38.22 | $76.44 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $41.23 | $82.47 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $48.54 | $97.07 |
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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