How far is Williamstown, WV from Wheeling, WV?

The driving distance from Williamstown, WV to Wheeling, WV is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
93.41 mi
01h 31m
Flight
59.95 mi
96.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.95 mi
Kilometers
96.48 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.41 mi
Kilometers
150.33 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheeling
Thu, Apr 23, 10:43 AM EDT
Return by in Williamstown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamstown
2026-04-23T09:12
Arrive Wheeling
Thu, Apr 23, 10:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamstown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Paden City
WV

City in West Virginia, United States of America

From Williamstown
41.1 mi
00h 45m
To Wheeling
52.3 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 5th Street

    17 m · 10 sec · East 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highland Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    21 m · 1 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Emerson Avenue

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Emerson Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  7. 7

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  10. 10

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  12. 12

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    23.7 mi · 30 min · North State Rt. 2

  13. 13

    Continue on Wheeling Avenue

    9.4 mi · 12 min · Wheeling Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1615 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 17th Street

    102 m · 17 sec · 17th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Chapline Street

    98 m · 6 sec · Chapline Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chapline Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North State Rt. 2
23.7 mi · 25%
2nd Street
16.9 mi · 18%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 13%
Wheeling Avenue
9.74 mi · 10%
Highland Avenue
5.5 mi · 6%
Wells Street
4.96 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North State Rt. 2

Continue on North State Rt. 2

23.7 mi · 00h 30m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
60 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paden City
00h 45m from Williamstown
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Williamstown and Sunny near Wheeling.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Paden City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Williamstown and 52.3 miles from Wheeling.

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

The direct path is about 60 miles (96.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.07 one way or $26.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Williamstown and Sunny near Wheeling.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Wheeling. Straight-line distance: 59.95 mi (96.48 km).

Williamstown

#1 Williamstown

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

Population2,860
Coordinates39.4006300, -81.4481800
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Wheeling

#2 Wheeling

City in West Virginia

Population26,283
Coordinates40.0639600, -80.7209100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: East 5th Street (-81.44818, 39.400536)
End: Chapline Street (-80.720798, 40.06397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.48 L · about $13.07
Round trip
$26.14
6.6 gal · 24.96 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.07 $26.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.62 $29.23
Premium $4.78 $15.77 $31.53
Diesel $5.62 $18.56 $37.12

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 Williamstown and Wheeling. The current time is 09:12:36.

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.