Origin
Webster Springs, WV
Late night in Webster Springs on Friday
Local time
2:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
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Trip from Webster Springs, WV to Wheeling, WV
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
3h 40m
Distance
174.9 mi
282 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 28m
★
6 AM
3h 41m
8 AM
4h 6m
10 AM
3h 50m
12 PM
3h 47m
3 PM
3h 51m
5 PM
4h 5m
8 PM
3h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Webster Springs, WV
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Wheeling, WV
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Trip Overview
This 174.9-mile drive from Webster Springs, WV to Wheeling, WV will take approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes. It's a straightforward, one-day trip with a fuel cost estimated at $27. You'll primarily be on roads like the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway and Dragon Highway, with no interstate driving involved. This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local drive. With just one recommended stop, you can easily complete this journey within a single day, making it ideal for a weekend excursion within West Virginia's Southeast region.
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
87.5 miles from Webster Springs, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 40m. Total distance: 174.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Prepare for a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, with a 0% highway share. The journey unfolds primarily along local roads, including stretches of the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway and Dragon Highway. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 67.8 miles on the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. Expect a driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation due to the frequent turns, rather than long, high-speed stretches. This is a route where you'll be more connected to the local landscape as you navigate its winding paths.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 67.8 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 26 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WV 20 / Baker Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 174.9 miles you will encounter 26 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 (WV 20 / Baker Street): Navigation decision point; at 101.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.1 miles (WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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WV 20 / Baker Street
Turn right onto WV 20 / Baker Street
Navigation decision point
5
101.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
5
103.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
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WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector
Enter roundabout onto WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
173.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 37m in
Take the exit toward US 250, WV 2: Wheeling, Moundsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 250, WV 2: Wheeling, Moundsville
5
174.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 40m in
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17th Street
Turn left onto 17th 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 Webster Springs, WV to Wheeling, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Fairmont along the way.
Fairmont
101.7 mi in
|
~2h 7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 67.8 mi | 1h 13m |
| Dragon Highway | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| Cleveland Avenue | 12.3 mi | 13m |
| Hornet Highway | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| Waynesburg Pike Road | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| Holly River | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| Husky Highway | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Miller Mountain Road | 9.3 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
— 67.8 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Webster Springs, WV and Wheeling, WV.
1
Start on this road
48 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto WV 20
140 ft
·
7 sec
·
Baker Street
3
Turn left onto WV 15; WV 20
429 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Turn right onto WV 15; WV 20
9.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Miller Mountain Road
5
Turn left onto WV 15
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Holly River
6
Continue on WV 15
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Kanawha Run Road
7
Continue on WV 15
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Airport Road
8
Turn right onto Day's Drive
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Day's Drive
9
At end of road, turn left onto Day's Drive
524 ft
·
25 sec
·
Day's Drive
10
Turn right onto WV 4
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Sutton Lane
11
Turn left onto US 19
225 ft
·
5 sec
·
Scott Fork Road
12
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
13
Merge onto I 79
68 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
15
Turn left onto WV 273
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
16
Enter roundabout onto WV 273
122 ft
·
2 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
17
Continue on WV 273
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
18
Enter roundabout onto WV 273
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
19
Continue on WV 273
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
20
Continue on Jefferson Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street
21
Turn left onto US 19
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Jackson Street
22
Turn right onto US 250
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Cleveland Avenue
23
Continue on US 250
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
24
Continue on US 250
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Husky Highway
25
Continue on US 250
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Hornet Highway
26
Continue on US 250
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Dragon Highway
27
Turn left onto US 250
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Waynesburg Pike Road
28
Turn right onto WV 88
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Fairmont Pike Road
29
Continue on WV 88
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridgecrest Road
30
Turn left onto West Bethlehem Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Bethlehem Boulevard
31
Continue on CR 91/1
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Spruce Street
32
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
33
Merge onto I 470
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
34
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward US 250, WV 2: Wheeling, Moundsville
35
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
36
Merge onto US 250; WV 2
461 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 250; WV 2
37
Take the exit onto WV 2
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
WV 2
38
Turn left onto 17th Street
333 ft
·
16 sec
·
17th Street
39
Turn right onto WV 2
323 ft
·
5 sec
·
Chapline Street
40
Arrive at destination
WV 2
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour 40-minute duration and estimated $27 fuel cost, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Consider an early morning departure from Webster Springs to maximize your daylight hours and allow for a relaxed pace. While only one stop is formally recommended, be mindful of opportunities to refuel, especially before heading out, as this is a local road-focused drive. The 'turn-heavy' nature of the route means you'll want to stay alert and perhaps double-check your navigation periodically, particularly during the longest 67.8-mile stretch on the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway.
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 87.5 miles from Webster Springs, WV, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.8 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 38 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.5 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 2h 57m
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 Webster Springs, 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 Webster Springs, WV
This is one driving day of about 174.9 miles and 3h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Webster Springs, 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.
The longest stretch is on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway for about 67.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 87.5 mi from Webster Springs, WV · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 87.5 miles from Webster Springs, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Senator Jennings Randolph Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.8 miles.
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
$27.35 one way
$54.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $29.91 | $59.81 |
| premium | $4.70 | $32.37 | $64.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.62 | $77.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.5 | 0 | $18.36 | $8.40 |
| Efficient EV | 43.7 | 0 | $15.30 | $7.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70 | 0 | $24.49 | $11.19 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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 Friday
Local time
2:48 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
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
3h 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 Webster Springs, WV to Wheeling, WV covers 174.9 miles and takes about 3h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Dragon Highway, Cleveland Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.5 miles from Webster Springs, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.35 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 174.9 miles you will encounter 26 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 (WV 20 / Baker Street): Navigation decision point; at 101.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.1 miles (WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Webster Springs, WV to Wheeling, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Fairmont along the way.
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