Origin
Moundsville, WV
Late night in Moundsville on Friday
Local time
12:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moundsville, WV to Ohio County, WV
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
32m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moundsville, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Moundsville, WV to Ohio County, WV covers 18.5 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wheeling Avenue, Warden Run Road, Jefferson Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.6 miles on Wheeling Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 18.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wheeling Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 10.6 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CH 250/88 / Jefferson Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 18.5 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (CH 250/88 / Jefferson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 250; WV 2 / Wheeling Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CH 250/88 / Jefferson Avenue
Turn left onto CH 250/88 / Jefferson Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 250; WV 2 / Wheeling Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 250; WV 2 / Wheeling Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
11.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
11.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
18.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
CR 8 / Chapel Hill Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 8 / Chapel Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wheeling Avenue | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| Warden Run Road | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Bethany Pike | 1 mi | 1m |
| Stewarts Hill Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| National Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Chapel Hill Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Peters Run Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Wheeling Avenue
— 10.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moundsville, WV and Ohio County, WV.
1
Start on 5th Street
38 ft
·
7 sec
·
5th Street
2
Turn left onto CH 250/88
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 250; WV 2
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Wheeling Avenue
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
5
Continue on this road
489 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
6
Merge onto I 70
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward WV 88 North: Oglebay Park
8
Turn straight onto US 40
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
National Road
9
Turn left onto WV 88
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bethany Pike
10
Turn slight right onto CR 15
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Warden Run Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto CR 25
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Peters Run Road
12
Turn right onto CR 8/1
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Stewarts Hill Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto CR 8
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Chapel Hill Road
14
Arrive at destination
CR 8
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.89 one way
$5.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.42 | $6.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Ohio County, WV
Late night in Ohio County on Friday
Local time
12:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
32m 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 Moundsville, WV to Ohio County, WV covers 18.5 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wheeling Avenue, Warden Run Road, Jefferson Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.2 miles from Moundsville, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.89 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 18.5 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (CH 250/88 / Jefferson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 250; WV 2 / Wheeling Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Moundsville, WV to Ohio County, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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