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Trip from Boaz, WV to Wheeling, WV

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Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

98.3 mi

158 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 33m ★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Boaz, WV, WV

Boaz, WV

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city and seat county of Ohio County, West Virginia, United States

Wheeling, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Boaz, WV to Wheeling, WV covers 98.3 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Williams Highway, Highland Avenue, the route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.37 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

49.2 miles from Boaz, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 40m drive with frequent turns across 98.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Williams Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Boaz, WV to Wheeling, WV is easy. At 1h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boaz, WV to Wheeling, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Williams Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Highland Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
the route Unavailable Refreshing
Emerson Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
State Route 2 Unavailable Refreshing
2nd Street Unavailable Refreshing
Wells Street Unavailable Refreshing
Vine Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Williams Highway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boaz, WV and Wheeling, WV.

1

Start on the route

75 ft · 6 sec · the route
2

Turn right

499 ft · 28 sec
3

Turn left onto Williams Highway

4.5 mi · 6 min · Williams Highway
4

At the end of the road, turn right onto Highland Avenue

1.2 mi · 1 min · Highland Avenue
5

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

69 ft · 1 sec · the route
6

Exit the roundabout

4.5 mi · 8 min
7

Turn left onto Emerson Avenue

1.9 mi · 2 min · Emerson Avenue
8

Continue on State Route 2

12 mi · 13 min · State Route 2
9

Continue on 2nd Street

17 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street
10

Turn right onto Wells Street

5.0 mi · 5 min · Wells Street
11

Continue on Vine Street

4.3 mi · 4 min · Vine Street
12

Continue on 3rd Street

2.0 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
13

Continue on North State Route 2

1.3 mi · 1 min · North State Route 2
14

Continue on North State Rt. 2

24 mi · 29 min · North State Rt. 2
15

Continue on Wheeling Avenue

9.4 mi · 12 min · Wheeling Avenue
16

Take the exit slight right

0.3 mi · 42 sec
17

Turn left onto 17th Street

335 ft · 17 sec · 17th Street
18

Turn right onto Chapline Street

322 ft · 6 sec · Chapline Street
19

Arrive at your destination

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 49.2 miles from Boaz, WV, or about 50m into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 49.2 miles or 50m 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wheeling, WV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Boaz, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Boaz, WV

This is one driving day of about 98.3 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Boaz, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 49.2 mi from Boaz, WV · 50m into the drive

Downtown Newtown, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newtown, PA

49 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

Mechanicsburg, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newtown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.2 miles from Boaz, 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

$15.37 one way

$30.74 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $16.81 $33.62
premium $4.70 $18.19 $36.39
diesel $5.61 $21.70 $43.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.5 0 $10.32 $4.72
Efficient EV 24.6 0 $8.60 $3.93
EV Truck/SUV 39.3 0 $13.76 $6.29

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (65% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Boaz, WV

Evening in Boaz on Tuesday

Local time

6:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wheeling, WV

Evening in Wheeling on Tuesday

Local time

6:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

Newtown, PA

49 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

3 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

1h 40m 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 Boaz, WV to Wheeling, WV covers 98.3 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Williams Highway, Highland Avenue, the route. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.2 miles from Boaz, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.37 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.
The drive from Boaz, WV to Wheeling, WV is easy. At 1h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boaz, WV to Wheeling, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Boaz, WV to Wheeling, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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