How far is Wheeling, WV from Pennsboro, WV?

The driving distance from Wheeling, WV to Pennsboro, WV is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.84 mi
01h 44m
Flight
55.4 mi
89.16 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.4 mi
Kilometers
89.16 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.84 mi
Kilometers
118.84 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pennsboro
Wed, Apr 15, 3:28 AM EDT
Return by in Wheeling
Wed, Apr 15, 5:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheeling
2026-04-15T01:44
Arrive Pennsboro
Wed, Apr 15, 3:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wheeling
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
New Martinsville
WV

City in Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States

From Wheeling
36.9 mi
00h 52m
To Pennsboro
36.9 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wheeling and Pennsboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wheeling and Pennsboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Chapline Street

    146 m · 10 sec · Chapline Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight

    37.7 mi · 48 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto River Hill Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · River Hill Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tyler Highway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Tyler Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    2769 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Sistersville & Salem Turnpike

    13.2 mi · 19 min · Sistersville & Salem Turnpike

  7. 7

    Turn right

    11 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    107 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Collins Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheeling and Pennsboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chapline Street
37.8 mi · 51%
Sistersville & Salem Turnpike
13.2 mi · 18%
River Hill Road
7.37 mi · 10%
Tyler Highway
3.88 mi · 5%
Main Street
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chapline Street

Take the ramp straight

37.7 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Martinsville
00h 52m from Wheeling
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wheeling and Chance Rain Showers near Pennsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wheeling to Pennsboro?

The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km) and usually takes 01h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Martinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.9 miles from Wheeling and 36.9 miles from Pennsboro.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.30 one way or $20.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wheeling and Chance Rain Showers near Pennsboro.

Stop Ideas Near New Martinsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Martinsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Martinsville.

RAIL

Union Station

115 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Connellsville station

116 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheeling and Pennsboro. Straight-line distance: 55.4 mi (89.16 km).

Wheeling

#1 Wheeling

City in West Virginia

Population26,283
Coordinates40.0639600, -80.7209100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Pennsboro

#2 Pennsboro

City in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States

Population1,018
Coordinates39.2850800, -80.9684400
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheeling (-80.72091, 40.06396)
End: Pennsboro (-80.96844, 39.28508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.86 L · about $10.30
Round trip
$20.60
5.2 gal · 19.72 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.30 $20.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.52 $23.03
Premium $4.78 $12.42 $24.85
Diesel $5.62 $14.62 $29.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wheeling and Pennsboro. The current time is 01:44:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.