Origin
Ceredo, WV
Morning in Ceredo on Wednesday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ceredo, WV to Wheeling, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 43m
Distance
215 mi
346 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 30m
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6 AM
3h 43m
8 AM
4h 8m
10 AM
3h 52m
12 PM
3h 49m
3 PM
3h 53m
5 PM
4h 7m
8 PM
3h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wheeling, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ceredo, WV to Wheeling, WV covers 215 miles and takes about 3h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on C Street, Waverly Road, Auburn Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.62 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
107.5 miles from Ceredo, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 43m drive with frequent turns across 215 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
C Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 43m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ceredo, WV to Wheeling, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| C Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Waverly Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Auburn Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Adams Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Irl Duling Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WV 2 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Big Ben Bowen Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ohio River Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
C Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ceredo, WV and Wheeling, WV.
1
Start on Main Street
16 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto C Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
C Street
3
Continue on Waverly Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Waverly Road
4
Continue on Auburn Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Auburn Road
5
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Adams Avenue
6
Take the ramp straight
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Irl Duling Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Irl Duling Boulevard
8
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward WV 2, WV 193: Barboursville
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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WV 2, WV 193: Barboursville
11
Turn left onto Big Ben Bowen Highway
3.3 mi
·
3 min
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Big Ben Bowen Highway
12
Turn right onto Ohio River Road
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Ohio River Road
13
Continue on Huntington Road
21 mi
·
23 min
·
Huntington Road
14
Continue on Viand Street
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Viand Street
15
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
16
At the end of the road, turn right
29 mi
·
35 min
17
Turn left
34 mi
·
36 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
19
Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
135 ft
·
4 sec
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WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
20
Continue on Emerson Avenue
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Emerson Avenue
21
Continue on State Route 2
12 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 2
22
Continue on 2nd Street
17 mi
·
19 min
·
2nd Street
23
Turn right onto Wells Street
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Wells Street
24
Continue on Vine Street
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Vine Street
25
Continue on 3rd Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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3rd Street
26
Continue on North State Route 2
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Route 2
27
Continue on North State Rt. 2
24 mi
·
29 min
·
North State Rt. 2
28
Continue on Wheeling Avenue
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Wheeling Avenue
29
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
30
Turn left onto 17th Street
335 ft
·
17 sec
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17th Street
31
Turn right onto Chapline Street
322 ft
·
6 sec
·
Chapline Street
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 107.5 miles from Ceredo, WV, or about 1h 51m 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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.5 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 2m
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 Ceredo, 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 Ceredo, WV
This is one driving day of about 215 miles and 3h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ceredo, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.5 mi from Ceredo, WV · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 107.5 miles from Ceredo, 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
$33.62 one way
$67.24 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $36.76 | $73.52 |
| premium | $4.70 | $39.79 | $79.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.47 | $94.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.5 | 0 | $22.58 | $10.32 |
| Efficient EV | 53.8 | 0 | $18.81 | $8.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86 | 1 | $30.10 | $13.76 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% 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
Morning in Wheeling on Wednesday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 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
3h 43m 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 Ceredo, WV to Wheeling, WV covers 215 miles and takes about 3h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are C Street, Waverly Road, Auburn Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.5 miles from Ceredo, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.62 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 43m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ceredo, WV to Wheeling, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ceredo, WV to Wheeling, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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