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Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
70.2 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
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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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Barrackville, WV
Lexa Shep
If you are looking for a quick excursion through West Virginia, the 70.2-mile journey from Wheeling to Barrackville is a straightforward one-day trip. Clocking in at approximately 1 hour and 28 minutes, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day itinerary without the need for an overnight stay. You will navigate via a combination of the Dragon Highway, Hornet Highway, and United States Highway 250. Budgeting about $11 for fuel is sufficient for this transit between these two Southeastern locations. Because the route is relatively short, it offers the flexibility to head out in the morning and reach your destination well before the day is out.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
35.1 miles from Wheeling, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
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Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features a highway share of only 16%, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time on local roads. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.2 miles along the Dragon Highway, which serves as the most consistent portion of the trip. The road’s personality shifts as you transition between these smaller highways, requiring you to navigate curves rather than just cruising in a straight line. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged throughout the 70.2-mile distance.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,837 ft
Total Descent
1,556 ft
Highest Point
1,441 ft
~29.2 mi in
Elevation Range
778 ft
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 0.6 miles in.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.2 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 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork toward Bethlehem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
At end of road, turn left onto US 250 / Waynesburg Pike Road
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon Highway | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| Hornet Highway | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| United States Highway 250 | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| Waynesburg Pike Road | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| Husky Highway | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Fairmont Pike Road | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Ridgecrest Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Wheeling, WV and Barrackville, WV.
Start on WV 2
Take the ramp onto WV 2
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left
Merge onto I 470
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto CR 91/1
Continue on West Bethlehem Boulevard
Turn right onto WV 88
Continue on WV 88
At end of road, turn left onto US 250
Continue on US 250
Continue on US 250
Continue on US 250
Continue on US 250
Continue on US 250
Continue on US 250
Continue on US 250
Turn left onto CR 250/32
Continue on CR 250/32
Arrive at destination
Since this is a short trip with no scheduled stops, you have the advantage of total flexibility in your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 1 hour and 28-minute drive in one go, though keeping an eye on your fuel gauge before you leave is always a smart move given the $11 estimated cost. Because the route is heavily reliant on local roads rather than high-speed interstates, plan for a steady pace rather than trying to make up time. Pay close attention to the frequent turns as you navigate the Dragon and Hornet Highways. Utilizing your GPS consistently will help you manage the transitions between these specific local roads efficiently.
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.
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 70.2 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.1 miles or 47m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barrackville, WV than in the middle of the route.
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.
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 70.2 miles and 1h 28m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.1 mi from Wheeling, WV · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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.
A short stop after about 70.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 35.1 miles from Wheeling, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Barrackville, 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 Barrackville, WV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$10.98 one way
$21.96 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.00 | $24.01 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.99 | $25.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.37 | $3.37 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.14 | $2.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.83 | $4.49 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Wheeling on Tuesday
Local time
6:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Barrackville on Tuesday
Local time
6:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Partly Cloudy
74°F
Newtown, PA
35 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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