Origin
Wheeling, WV
Late night in Wheeling on Friday
Local time
4:27 AM
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Current temp
62°F
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Trip from Wheeling, WV to Alum Creek, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 19m
Distance
171.9 mi
277 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 8m
★
6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 29m
5 PM
3h 42m
8 PM
3h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wheeling, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wheeling, WV to Alum Creek, WV covers 171.9 miles and takes about 3h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WV 2, Chelsea Street, 3rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 122.6 miles on WV 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.88 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
85.9 miles from Wheeling, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 19m. Total distance: 171.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 19m highway drive covering 171.9 miles, with most of the trip on WV 2 and Chelsea Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 122.6 miles on WV 2.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 122.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WV 2 and Chelsea Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 46 miles in near WV 2 / Elizabeth Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 171.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 46 miles (WV 2 / Elizabeth Street): Navigation decision point; at 158.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
46 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
WV 2 / Elizabeth Street
Turn left onto WV 2 / Elizabeth Street
Navigation decision point
5
158.6 mi into trip
|
~3h in
Take the exit toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
4
158.8 mi into trip
|
~3h in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
159.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 2m in
|
US 119
Take the exit onto US 119 toward US 119 South: Logan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 119 South: Logan
4
160.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 3m in
|
US 119
Keep slight right at fork onto US 119
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WV 2 | 122.6 mi | 2h 19m |
| Chelsea Street | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| 3rd Street | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| US 119 | 8 mi | 10m |
| Emerson Avenue | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Childress Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| I 77 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| I 64 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WV 2
— 122.6 mi, about 2h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheeling, WV and Alum Creek, WV.
1
Start on WV 2
480 ft
·
10 sec
·
Chapline Street
2
Take the ramp onto WV 2
46 mi
·
56 min
·
WV 2
3
Turn left onto WV 2
269 ft
·
4 sec
·
Elizabeth Street
4
Turn right onto WV 2
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Chelsea Street
5
Continue on WV 2
12 mi
·
13 min
·
3rd Street
6
Continue on WV 2
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Emerson Avenue
7
Take the exit onto WV 2
77 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
WV 2
8
Continue on I 77
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 77
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
11
Merge onto I 64
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 64
12
Take the exit onto US 119
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 119
Toward US 119 South: Logan
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 119
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
US 119
14
Turn right onto WV 214
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Childress Road
15
Arrive at destination
WV 214
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 85.9 miles from Wheeling, WV, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.6 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 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.9 miles or 1h 42m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alum Creek, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Wheeling, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Wheeling, WV
This is one driving day of about 171.9 miles and 3h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Wheeling, 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 WV 2 for about 122.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85.9 mi from Wheeling, WV · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 85.9 miles from Wheeling, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before WV 2 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 122.6 miles.
Arriving in Alum Creek, WV
The final approach into Alum Creek, 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 Alum Creek, WV.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.88 one way
$53.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $29.39 | $58.78 |
| premium | $4.70 | $31.82 | $63.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.95 | $75.91 |
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: 60.1 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 | 51.6 | 0 | $18.05 | $8.25 |
| Efficient EV | 43 | 0 | $15.04 | $6.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.8 | 0 | $24.07 | $11.00 |
Gas CO2
60 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
Alum Creek, WV
Late night in Alum Creek on Friday
Local time
4:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Vienna, WV
86 mi in
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
8 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
3h 19m 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 Wheeling, WV to Alum Creek, WV covers 171.9 miles and takes about 3h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WV 2, Chelsea Street, 3rd Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.9 miles from Wheeling, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.88 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 171.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 46 miles (WV 2 / Elizabeth Street): Navigation decision point; at 158.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Wheeling, WV to Alum Creek, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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 methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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