How far is Wheeling, WV from Sissonville, WV?

The driving distance from Wheeling, WV to Sissonville, WV is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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
145.85 mi
02h 48m
Flight
116.74 mi
187.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.74 mi
Kilometers
187.87 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.85 mi
Kilometers
234.72 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sissonville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM EDT
Return by in Wheeling
Thu, Apr 23, 9:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheeling
2026-04-23T04:11
Arrive Sissonville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 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
Belmont
WV

City in West Virginia, United States

From Wheeling
72.9 mi
01h 24m
To Sissonville
72.9 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chapline Street

    146 m · 10 sec · Chapline Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight

    45.9 mi · 57 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Street

    82 m · 4 sec · Elizabeth Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Chelsea Street

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Chelsea Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 3rd Street

    11.7 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    63.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 21: Haines Branch Road, Sissonville

    1635 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Haines Branch Road

    769 ft · 19 sec · Haines Branch Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sissonville Drive

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Sissonville Drive

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sissonville Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Emerson Avenue
69 mi · 47%
Chapline Street
46 mi · 32%
Chelsea Street
16.8 mi · 12%
3rd Street
11.7 mi · 8%
Sissonville Drive
1.74 mi · 1%
CR 21
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Emerson Avenue

Take the exit right

63.9 mi · 01h 09m

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
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
116.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belmont
01h 24m from Wheeling
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wheeling and Sunny near Sissonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Wheeling and 72.9 miles from Sissonville.

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

The direct path is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.40 one way or $40.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wheeling and Sunny near Sissonville.

Stop Ideas Near Belmont

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Belmont, 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 Belmont.

RAIL

Charleston

119 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheeling and Sissonville. Straight-line distance: 116.74 mi (187.87 km).

Wheeling

#1 Wheeling

City in West Virginia

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

#2 Sissonville

Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia

Population4,028
Coordinates38.5281500, -81.6309600
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheeling (-80.72091, 40.06396)
End: Sissonville (-81.63096, 38.52815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.15 gal
19.48 L · about $20.40
Round trip
$40.80
10.3 gal · 38.96 L
Estimated CO2
45.8 kg one way
Round trip: 91.5 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.40 $40.80
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.81 $45.62
Premium $4.78 $24.61 $49.21
Diesel $5.62 $28.96 $57.93

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wheeling and Sissonville. The current time is 04:11:04.

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.