Trip from Westover, WV to Wheeling, WV

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 16m

Distance

77.7 mi

125 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 11m ★

6 AM

1h 17m

8 AM

1h 29m

10 AM

1h 21m

12 PM

1h 20m

3 PM

1h 22m

5 PM

1h 28m

8 PM

1h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Westover, WV to Wheeling, WV covers 77.7 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Fairmont Road, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, USS West Virginia Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.15 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 77.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 77.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Fairmont 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Westover, WV to Wheeling, WV is easy. At 1h 16m 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 Westover, WV to Wheeling, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Fairmont Road	—	—
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway	—	—
USS West Virginia Memorial Highway	—	—
US 250	—	—
17th Street	—	—
Chapline Street	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Fairmont Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westover, WV and Wheeling, WV.

1

Start on the route

23 ft · 8 sec · the route

2

Turn left onto Fairmont Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Fairmont Road

3

Take the ramp right

0.2 mi · 28 sec

4

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

63 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

5

Continue on USS West Virginia Memorial Highway

9.2 mi · 10 min · USS West Virginia Memorial Highway

6

Keep slight left to continue on USS West Virginia Memorial Highway

2.9 mi · 4 min · USS West Virginia Memorial Highway

7

Take the exit slight right toward US 250, WV 2: Wheeling, Moundsville

0.4 mi · 57 sec · US 250, WV 2: Wheeling, Moundsville

8

Keep slight right

0.5 mi · 1 min

9

Merge slight left

459 ft · 6 sec

10

Take the exit slight right

0.3 mi · 42 sec

11

Turn left onto 17th Street

335 ft · 17 sec · 17th Street

12

Turn right onto Chapline Street

322 ft · 6 sec · Chapline Street

13

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.8 mi from Westover, WV · 38m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

South Strabane, PA

39 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

Newtown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Strabane, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.8 miles from Westover, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.15 one way

$24.30 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$13.29	$26.57
premium	$4.70	$14.38	$28.76
diesel	$5.61	$17.16	$34.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	23.3	$8.16	$3.73
Efficient EV	19.4	$6.80	$3.11
EV Truck/SUV	31.1	$10.88	$4.97

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Westover, WV

Late night in Westover on Friday

Local time

1:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wheeling, WV

Late night in Wheeling on Friday

Local time

1:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 16m 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 Westover, WV to Wheeling, WV covers 77.7 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Fairmont Road, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, USS West Virginia Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 38.8 miles from Westover, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.15 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.

The drive from Westover, WV to Wheeling, WV is easy. At 1h 16m 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 Westover, WV to Wheeling, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Westover, WV to Wheeling, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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