Drive or Fly: Westover, WV to Wheeling, WV?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for MGW–PIT. At 77 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 32m

Distance

77.6 mi

Total Cost

$52

CO2

31 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$17

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 15m

6m in the air

Air Distance

50 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

13 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Westover, WV → MGW 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 6m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PIT → Wheeling, WV 59m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Westover, WV MGW — Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field 3 mi, ~10m drive

Wheeling, WV PIT — Pittsburgh International Airport 39 mi, ~59m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MGW and PIT. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

4h 41m

2h 1m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Floridian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Westover, WV → Connellsville Amtrak 50m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 121m

Arrival 10m

Pittsburgh Amtrak Station → Wheeling, WV 70m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $7) $7

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Connellsville Amtrak 33 mi, ~50m drive

To Pittsburgh Amtrak Station 47 mi, ~70m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 2 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	1h 32m	3h 15m	4h 41m
Total cost (1 person)	$52	$122	$7
Carbon footprint	31 kg CO₂	13 kg CO₂	2 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

77.6 mi 1h 32m

via I 79, I 70

Shortest (+2 min)

69.8 mi 1h 34m

via I 79, I 70, PA 221

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Westover, WV to Wheeling, WV with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.