How far is Wheeling, WV from Winfield, WV?
The driving distance from Wheeling, WV to Winfield, WV is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123 miles (197.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheeling and Winfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheeling and Winfield.
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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
54.9 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 34: Kenna
1773 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right
1.3 km · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US 21
1.3 mi · 2 min · Old US 21
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Turn right onto Emma Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Emma Road
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Continue on Mclane Pike
16.4 mi · 29 min · Mclane Pike
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Turn straight onto Charleston Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Charleston Road
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Turn left
1753 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight
1094 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Winfield Road
99 m · 7 sec · Winfield Road
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Turn right onto Valley Street
23 m · 3 sec · Valley Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Valley Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheeling and Winfield.
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
54.9 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Sunny leaving Wheeling and Sunny near Winfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheeling to Winfield?
The road trip is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
North Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.1 miles from Wheeling and 79.6 miles from Winfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123 miles (197.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.79 one way or $45.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wheeling and Sunny near Winfield.
Stop Ideas Near North Hills
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 North Hills.
Charleston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheeling and Winfield. Straight-line distance: 122.95 mi (197.87 km).
#1 Wheeling
City in West Virginia
| Population | 26,283 |
| Coordinates | 40.0639600, -80.7209100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winfield
Winfield is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.5331400, -81.8934700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winfield (-81.89347, 38.53314)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $4.07 | $22.79 | $45.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.49 | $25.14 | $50.29 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $27.70 | $55.41 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $35.44 | $70.87 |
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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