How far is Wheeling, WV from Wellsburg, WV?
The driving distance from Wheeling, WV to Wellsburg, WV is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Human settlement in Brooke 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 Wellsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheeling and Wellsburg.
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Start on Chapline Street
10 m · 8 sec · Chapline Street
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Turn left onto 16th Street
103 m · 10 sec · 16th Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Market Street
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Turn left onto 7th Street
102 m · 10 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
3254 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on River Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · River Road
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Continue on Warwood Avenue
13.2 mi · 20 min · Warwood Avenue
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Turn right onto 10th Street
17 m · 1 sec · 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheeling and Wellsburg.
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.
Warwood Avenue
Continue on Warwood Avenue
13.2 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Wheeling and Sunny near Wellsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheeling to Wellsburg?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Windsor Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Wheeling and 8.4 miles from Wellsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wheeling and Sunny near Wellsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Windsor Heights
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 Windsor Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheeling and Wellsburg. Straight-line distance: 15.53 mi (25 km).
#1 Wheeling
City in West Virginia
| Population | 26,283 |
| Coordinates | 40.0639600, -80.7209100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wellsburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,497 |
| Coordinates | 40.2720100, -80.6095200 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wellsburg (-80.60952, 40.27201)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.34 | $4.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
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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