How far is Wheeling, WV from Valley Grove, WV?

The driving distance from Wheeling, WV to Valley Grove, WV is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.15 mi
00h 17m
Flight
8.13 mi
13.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.13 mi
Kilometers
13.08 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.15 mi
Kilometers
17.95 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valley Grove
Fri, Oct 16, 8:51 AM EDT
Return by in Wheeling
Fri, Oct 16, 9:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheeling
2026-10-16T08:34
Arrive Valley Grove
Fri, Oct 16, 8:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wheeling
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Triadelphia
WV

City in Ohio County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Wheeling
5.5 mi
00h 08m
To Valley Grove
5.6 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph W
Destination
73°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wheeling and Valley Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on Chapline Street

    10 m · 5 sec · Chapline Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 16th Street

    1708 ft · 35 sec · 16th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    1940 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1562 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    684 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    149 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto USS West Virginia Memorial Highway

    1617 ft · 25 sec · USS West Virginia Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40, WV 88: Elm Grove, Triadelphia

    1510 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto National Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · National Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · National Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
107.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
National Road
5.89 mi · 53%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.4 mi · 31%
16th Street
1.21 mi · 11%
US 40
0.34 mi · 3%
USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
0.31 mi · 3%
Chapline Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

National Road

Turn straight onto National Road

5.89 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
8.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Triadelphia
00h 08m from Wheeling
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wheeling and Showers And Thunderstorms near Valley Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wheeling to Valley Grove?

The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Triadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Wheeling and 5.6 miles from Valley Grove.

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

The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.65 one way or $3.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wheeling and Showers And Thunderstorms near Valley Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Triadelphia

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

69 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Connellsville station

88 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Greensburg

96 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Alliance

104 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheeling and Valley Grove. Straight-line distance: 8.13 mi (13.08 km).

Wheeling

#1 Wheeling

City in West Virginia

Population26,283
Coordinates40.0639600, -80.7209100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Valley Grove

#2 Valley Grove

City in Ohio County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population349
Coordinates40.0875700, -80.5703500
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheeling (-80.72091, 40.06396)
End: Valley Grove (-80.57035, 40.08757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
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.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.49 L · about $1.65
Round trip
$3.30
0.78 gal · 2.98 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $1.65 $3.30
Mid-grade $4.67 $1.82 $3.65
Premium $5.12 $2.00 $3.99
Diesel $6.36 $2.48 $4.96

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wheeling and Valley Grove. The current time is 08:34:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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