How far is Wheeling, WV from Moundsville, WV?
The driving distance from Wheeling, WV to Moundsville, WV is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheeling and Moundsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheeling and Moundsville.
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Start on Chapline Street
146 m · 10 sec · Chapline Street
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Take the ramp straight
9.7 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
12 m · 2 sec · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheeling and Moundsville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Chapline Street
Take the ramp straight
9.68 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheeling to Moundsville?
The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McMechen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Wheeling and 5.5 miles from Moundsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wheeling and Chance Rain Showers near Moundsville.
Stop Ideas Near McMechen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cameron, WV
DILLONVALE CITY BUILDING
Wheeling Water Department Contract
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McMechen.
Union Station
Connellsville station
Greensburg
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheeling and Moundsville. Straight-line distance: 9.99 mi (16.08 km).
#1 Wheeling
City in West Virginia
| Population | 26,283 |
| Coordinates | 40.0639600, -80.7209100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Moundsville
City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 8,117 |
| Coordinates | 39.9203500, -80.7431400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: 5th Street (-80.743145, 39.920279)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.51 | $3.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.68 | $3.37 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.82 | $3.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.14 | $4.27 |
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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