The drive from Ravenswood, WV to Wheeling, WV covers 117.3 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WV 2, North State Rt. 2, 2nd Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.4 miles on WV 2.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.34 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
58.6 miles from Ravenswood, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 117.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The drive from Ravenswood, WV to Wheeling, WV covers 117.3 miles and takes about 2h 18m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WV 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WV 68 / Washington Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 18m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WV 68 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 37.1 miles (WV 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.5 miles (WV 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|WV 68 / Washington Street
Turn left onto WV 68 / Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
37.1 mi into trip|~41m in|WV 2
Take the exit onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North P...
6
37.5 mi into trip|~42m in|WV 2
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North P...
5
117.2 mi into trip|~2h 18m in|17th Street
Turn left onto 17th Street
Navigation decision point
5
117.2 mi into trip|~2h 18m in|WV 2 / Chapline Street
Turn right onto WV 2 / Chapline Street
Navigation decision point
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 Ravenswood, WV to Wheeling, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Parkersburg along the way.
Parkersburg
37.1 mi in|~41m|via WV 2
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
WV 2
34.4 mi
37m
North State Rt. 2
23.7 mi
29m
2nd Street
16.9 mi
19m
State Route 2
11.7 mi
13m
Wheeling Avenue
9.4 mi
12m
Emerson Avenue
5 mi
5m
Wells Street
5 mi
5m
Vine Street
4.3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
WV 2
— 34.4 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ravenswood, WV and Wheeling, WV.
1
Start on Walnut Street
53 ft·7 sec·Walnut Street
2
Turn left onto WV 68
0.6 mi·1 min·Washington Street
3
Continue on US 33
0.4 mi·49 sec·US 33
4
Turn left onto US 33; WV 2
2.4 mi·3 min·US 33; WV 2
5
Turn left onto WV 2
34 mi·36 min·WV 2
6
Take the exit onto WV 2
0.4 mi·47 sec·WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
7
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
136 ft·3 sec·WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
8
Continue on WV 2
5.0 mi·5 min·Emerson Avenue
9
Continue on WV 2
12 mi·13 min·State Route 2
10
Continue on WV 2
17 mi·19 min·2nd Street
11
Turn right onto WV 2
5.0 mi·5 min·Wells Street
12
Continue on WV 2
4.3 mi·4 min·Vine Street
13
Continue on WV 2
2.0 mi·2 min·3rd Street
14
Continue on WV 2
1.3 mi·1 min·North State Route 2
15
Continue on WV 2
24 mi·29 min·North State Rt. 2
16
Continue on US 250; WV 2
9.4 mi·12 min·Wheeling Avenue
17
Take the exit onto WV 2
0.3 mi·42 sec·WV 2
18
Turn left onto 17th Street
333 ft·16 sec·17th Street
19
Turn right onto WV 2
323 ft·5 sec·Chapline Street
20
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 58.6 miles from Ravenswood, WV, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.4 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 26 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.6 miles or 1h 6m 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 51m
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 Ravenswood, 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 Ravenswood, WV
This is one driving day of about 117.3 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Ravenswood, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on WV 2 for about 34.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.6 mi from Ravenswood, WV
· 1h 6m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.34 one way
$36.69 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$20.06
$40.11
premium
$4.70
$21.71
$43.42
diesel
$5.61
$25.90
$51.80
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: 41 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
35.2
0
$12.32
$5.63
Efficient EV
29.3
0
$10.26
$4.69
EV Truck/SUV
46.9
0
$16.42
$7.51
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Ravenswood, WV
Morning
in Ravenswood on Friday
Local time
8:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Wheeling, WV
Morning
in Wheeling on Friday
Local time
8:54 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
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 18m 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 Ravenswood, WV to Wheeling, WV covers 117.3 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WV 2, North State Rt. 2, 2nd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.6 miles from Ravenswood, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.34 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 is a straightforward 2h 18m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WV 68 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 37.1 miles (WV 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.5 miles (WV 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Ravenswood, WV to Wheeling, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Parkersburg 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
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