Origin
Summersville, WV
Late night in Summersville on Thursday
Local time
12:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Summersville, WV to Wheeling, WV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 7m
Distance
198.9 mi
320 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 56m
★
6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 14m
3 PM
3h 17m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Summersville, WV
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Wheeling, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Summersville, WV to Wheeling, WV covers 198.9 miles and takes about 3h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Webster Road, West Webster Road, I 79 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.10 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
99.5 miles from Summersville, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 7m drive with frequent turns across 198.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Webster Road 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 Summersville, WV to Wheeling, WV is easy. At 3h 7m 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 Summersville, WV to Wheeling, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Webster Road | — | — |
| West Webster Road | — | — |
| I 79 | — | — |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | — | — |
| WV 273 North | — | — |
| Fairmont Gateway Connector | — | — |
| Jefferson Street | — | — |
| Jackson Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Webster Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summersville, WV and Wheeling, WV.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Webster Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Webster Road
3
Continue on West Webster Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Webster Road
4
Turn left
26 mi
·
30 min
5
Take the exit right toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
6
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
77 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
8
Turn left onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
121 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
10
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
12
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
13
Continue on Jefferson Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street
14
Turn left onto Jackson Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Jackson Street
15
Turn right onto Cleveland Avenue
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Cleveland Avenue
16
Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
17
Continue on Husky Highway
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Husky Highway
18
Continue on Hornet Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Hornet Highway
19
Continue on Dragon Highway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Dragon Highway
20
Turn left onto Waynesburg Pike Road
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Waynesburg Pike Road
21
Turn right onto Fairmont Pike Road
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Fairmont Pike Road
22
Continue on Ridgecrest Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridgecrest Road
23
Turn left onto West Bethlehem Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Bethlehem Boulevard
24
Continue on Spruce Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Spruce Street
25
Take the ramp left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
26
Merge slight left onto USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
27
Take the exit slight right toward US 250, WV 2: Wheeling, Moundsville
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 250, WV 2: Wheeling, Moundsville
28
Keep slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
29
Merge slight left
459 ft
·
6 sec
30
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
31
Turn left onto 17th Street
335 ft
·
17 sec
·
17th Street
32
Turn right onto Chapline Street
322 ft
·
6 sec
·
Chapline Street
33
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 99.5 miles from Summersville, WV, or about 1h 33m 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 44 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.5 miles or 1h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 34m
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 Summersville, 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 Summersville, WV
This is one driving day of about 198.9 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Summersville, 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 99.5 mi from Summersville, WV · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.5 miles from Summersville, 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
$31.10 one way
$62.21 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $34.01 | $68.02 |
| premium | $4.70 | $36.81 | $73.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.91 | $87.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.7 | 0 | $20.88 | $9.55 |
| Efficient EV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.40 | $7.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.6 | 0 | $27.85 | $12.73 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Late night in Wheeling on Thursday
Local time
12:59 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
2 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 7m 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 Summersville, WV to Wheeling, WV covers 198.9 miles and takes about 3h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Webster Road, West Webster Road, I 79. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.5 miles from Summersville, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.10 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.
The drive from Summersville, WV to Wheeling, WV is easy. At 3h 7m 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 Summersville, WV to Wheeling, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Summersville, WV to Wheeling, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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