How far is Wheeling, WV from Mullens, WV?
The driving distance from Wheeling, WV to Mullens, WV is about 240.5 miles (387 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175 miles (281.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheeling and Mullens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheeling and Mullens.
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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
61.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott
1971 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Coalfields Expressway
849 ft · 10 sec · Coalfields Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit straight
788 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
1733 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
123 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Lester Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Lester Highway
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Continue on Central Street
13.7 mi · 18 min · Central Street
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Turn straight onto Coalfields Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Coalfields Expressway
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
55 m · 3 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheeling and Mullens.
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
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wheeling and Rain Showers near Mullens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheeling to Mullens?
The road trip is about 240.5 miles (387 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Ripley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.2 miles from Wheeling and 120.2 miles from Mullens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175 miles (281.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.5 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 7:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.63 one way or $67.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wheeling and Rain Showers near Mullens.
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.
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Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheeling and Mullens. Straight-line distance: 175.04 mi (281.7 km).
#1 Wheeling
City in West Virginia
| Population | 26,283 |
| Coordinates | 40.0639600, -80.7209100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mullens
City in Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,288 |
| Coordinates | 37.5831700, -81.3803800 |
| Altitude | 432 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mullens (-81.38038, 37.58317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 387 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $33.63 | $67.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.60 | $75.20 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.57 | $81.13 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $47.75 | $95.50 |
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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