Origin
Belington, WV
Late night in Belington on Friday
Local time
5:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belington, WV to Wheeling, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 28m
Distance
115.8 mi
186 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 19m
★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belington, WV
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Wheeling, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Belington, WV to Wheeling, WV covers 115.8 miles and takes about 2h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Barbour County Highway, Dragon Highway, Cleveland Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.9 miles on Barbour County Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.9 miles from Belington, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 115.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 28m drive with frequent turns across 115.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Barbour County Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 22.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.3 miles in near US 250 TRK / Blue & Gray Expressway.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 115.8 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles (US 250 TRK / Blue & Gray Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (US 119; US 250 TRK / Mansfield Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
11.3 mi into trip
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~14m in
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US 250 TRK / Blue & Gray Expressway
Turn left onto US 250 TRK / Blue & Gray Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
12.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 119; US 250 TRK / Mansfield Drive
At end of road, turn right onto US 119; US 250 TRK / Mansfield Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
42.6 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
5
44.1 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector
Enter roundabout onto WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
114.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m in
Take the exit toward US 250, WV 2: Wheeling, Moundsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 250, WV 2: Wheeling, Moundsville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Belington, WV to Wheeling, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Fairmont along the way.
Fairmont
42.6 mi in
|
~55m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Barbour County Highway | 22.9 mi | 27m |
| Dragon Highway | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| Cleveland Avenue | 12.3 mi | 13m |
| Hornet Highway | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| US 250 | 10.3 mi | 15m |
| Waynesburg Pike Road | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| Husky Highway | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Fairmont Pike Road | 7.1 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
Barbour County Highway
— 22.9 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belington, WV and Wheeling, WV.
1
Start on US 250; WV 92
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Crim Avenue
2
Continue on US 250
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Barbour County Highway
3
Continue on US 250
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Turn left onto US 250 TRK
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
Blue & Gray Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
At end of road, turn right onto US 119; US 250 TRK
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Mansfield Drive
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on US 119; US 250
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Barbour County Highway
7
Turn left onto US 250
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Trap Springs Road
8
Turn straight onto US 50; US 250
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
George Washington Highway
9
Turn slight right
182 ft
·
8 sec
10
Turn straight onto US 250
10 mi
·
15 min
·
US 250
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
12
Merge onto I 79
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
14
Turn left onto WV 273
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
15
Enter roundabout onto WV 273
122 ft
·
2 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
16
Continue on WV 273
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
17
Enter roundabout onto WV 273
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
18
Continue on WV 273
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
19
Continue on Jefferson Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street
20
Turn left onto US 19
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Jackson Street
21
Turn right onto US 250
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Cleveland Avenue
22
Continue on US 250
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
23
Continue on US 250
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Husky Highway
24
Continue on US 250
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Hornet Highway
25
Continue on US 250
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Dragon Highway
26
Turn left onto US 250
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Waynesburg Pike Road
27
Turn right onto WV 88
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Fairmont Pike Road
28
Continue on WV 88
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridgecrest Road
29
Turn left onto West Bethlehem Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Bethlehem Boulevard
30
Continue on CR 91/1
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Spruce Street
31
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
32
Merge onto I 470
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
33
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward US 250, WV 2: Wheeling, Moundsville
34
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
35
Merge onto US 250; WV 2
461 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 250; WV 2
36
Take the exit onto WV 2
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
WV 2
37
Turn left onto 17th Street
333 ft
·
16 sec
·
17th Street
38
Turn right onto WV 2
323 ft
·
5 sec
·
Chapline Street
39
Arrive at destination
WV 2
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.9 miles from Belington, WV, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.9 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wheeling, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Belington, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Belington, WV
This is one driving day of about 115.8 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Belington, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Barbour County Highway for about 22.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.9 mi from Belington, WV · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.9 miles from Belington, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wheeling, WV
The final approach into Wheeling, WV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Wheeling, WV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.11 one way
$36.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $19.80 | $39.60 |
| premium | $4.70 | $21.43 | $42.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.57 | $51.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.16 | $5.56 |
| Efficient EV | 29 | 0 | $10.13 | $4.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.3 | 0 | $16.21 | $7.41 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Wheeling, WV
Late night in Wheeling on Friday
Local time
5:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Mount Carmel, PA
58 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Belington, WV to Wheeling, WV covers 115.8 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Barbour County Highway, Dragon Highway, Cleveland Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.9 miles from Belington, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 115.8 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles (US 250 TRK / Blue & Gray Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (US 119; US 250 TRK / Mansfield Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Belington, WV to Wheeling, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Fairmont along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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