How far is Wheeling, WV from Lavalette, WV?
The driving distance from Wheeling, WV to Lavalette, WV is about 195 miles (313.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheeling and Lavalette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheeling and Lavalette.
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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
29.4 mi · 36 min
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Turn left
1456 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Viand Street
696 ft · 9 sec · Viand Street
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Continue on Bartow Jones Bridge
20.8 mi · 24 min · Bartow Jones Bridge
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Continue on Ohio River Road
12.2 mi · 14 min · Ohio River Road
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Turn left onto Big Ben Bowen Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Big Ben Bowen Highway
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Take the exit right
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 152 South, WV 527 North
917 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
57 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 5th Street
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Continue on Fifth Street Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Fifth Street Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheeling and Lavalette.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Wheeling and Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny near Lavalette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheeling to Lavalette?
The road trip is about 195 miles (313.8 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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 97.3 miles from Wheeling and 97.7 miles from Lavalette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.42 one way or $56.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Wheeling and Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny near Lavalette.
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 Lavalette. Straight-line distance: 151.7 mi (244.13 km).
#1 Wheeling
City in West Virginia
| Population | 26,283 |
| Coordinates | 40.0639600, -80.7209100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lavalette
Lavalette is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.3228600, -82.4468200 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lavalette (-82.44682, 38.32286)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $4.13 | $28.42 | $56.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $31.41 | $62.81 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $34.50 | $68.99 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $43.87 | $87.73 |
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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