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Trip from Westover, WV to Wheeling, WV

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

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

77.6 mi

125 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

19 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 25m ★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 28m

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

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city and seat county of Ohio County, West Virginia, United States

Wheeling, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Westover, WV to Wheeling, WV covers 77.6 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, USS West Virginia Memorial Highway, Fairmont Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.5 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.13 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

38.8 miles from Westover, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 77.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 32m drive with frequent turns across 77.6 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.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 62.5 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near I 79 / Senator Jennings Randolph Highway.

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 77.6 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 1.4 miles (I 79 / Senator Jennings Randolph Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.2 miles (I 470 / USS West Virginia Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 76.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 79 / Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge onto I 79 / Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
73.2 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | I 470 / USS West Virginia Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 470 / USS West Virginia Memorial Highway toward I 470 West: Columbus OH

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 470 West: Columbus OH
5
76.1 mi into trip | ~1h 28m 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
77.5 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in | 17th Street

Turn left onto 17th Street

Navigation decision point

5
77.5 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in | WV 2 / Chapline Street

Turn right onto WV 2 / Chapline Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway 62.5 mi 1h 11m
USS West Virginia Memorial Highway 12.2 mi 14m
Fairmont Road 1.2 mi 2m
WV 2 0.3 mi <1m
US 250 <0.1 mi <1m
17th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Chapline Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Senator Jennings Randolph Highway — 62.5 mi, about 1h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

24 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto US 19

1.2 mi · 2 min · Fairmont Road
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
4

Merge onto I 79

63 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Continue on I 70

9.2 mi · 10 min · USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 470

2.9 mi · 4 min · USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
Toward I 470 West: Columbus OH
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward US 250, WV 2: Wheeling, Moundsville
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
9

Merge onto US 250; WV 2

461 ft · 5 sec · US 250; WV 2
10

Take the exit onto WV 2

0.3 mi · 42 sec · WV 2
11

Turn left onto 17th Street

333 ft · 16 sec · 17th Street
12

Turn right onto WV 2

323 ft · 5 sec · Chapline Street
13

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 38.8 miles from Westover, WV, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.5 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 17 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38.8 miles or 45m 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 16m

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 Westover, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Westover, WV

This is one driving day of about 77.6 miles and 1h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Westover, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway for about 62.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.8 mi from Westover, WV · 45m into the drive

Downtown South Strabane, PA, PA

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

Morrisville, 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.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Senator Jennings Randolph Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.5 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.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Plaza Azteca Méxican Restaurant | Washington

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Washington, Pennsylvania

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44.3

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17245034781

Visit website

Bob Evans

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

0.9 mi

Bob Evans

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Washington, Pennsylvania

1.3 mi

Plaza Azteca Méxican Restaurant | Washington

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44.3

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17245034781

Visit website

Bob Evans

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.2

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17248521133

Visit website

Bob Evans

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44.3

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17242288899

Visit website

Figaretti's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 77.6

Wheeling, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13042435625

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44.3

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+17242012903

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 44.3

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336224743

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 44.3

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 44.3

Washington, Pennsylvania

Visit website

Greenspot Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Morgantown, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Morgantown, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 22.2

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Morgantown, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 44.3

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

The Wow Factory

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Star City, West Virginia

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+13045992969

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.13 one way

$24.27 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $13.27 $26.54
premium $4.70 $14.36 $28.72
diesel $5.61 $17.13 $34.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

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

EV Charging Along Route

19 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Greenspot Charging Station

Morgantown, West Virginia

Other

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

Blink

1 DCFC

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

Washington, Pennsylvania

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Washington, Pennsylvania

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Morgantown, West Virginia

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Morgantown, West Virginia

Tesla

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Washington, Pennsylvania

Other

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Morgantown, West Virginia

EV Connect

1 DCFC

Other: 7 ChargePoint: 6 Blink: 3 Tesla: 2 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.3 0 $8.15 $3.72
Efficient EV 19.4 0 $6.79 $3.10
EV Truck/SUV 31 0 $10.86 $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

2:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wheeling, WV

Late night in Wheeling on Friday

Local time

2:29 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

Very similar conditions

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

Road read

1h 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 Westover, WV to Wheeling, WV covers 77.6 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, USS West Virginia Memorial Highway, Fairmont Road. 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 $12.13 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 77.6 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 1.4 miles (I 79 / Senator Jennings Randolph Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.2 miles (I 470 / USS West Virginia Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 76.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Westover, WV to Wheeling, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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