Origin
Wheeling, WV
Afternoon in Wheeling on Tuesday
Local time
4:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wheeling, WV to Clarksburg, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
84.7 mi
136 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
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6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 48m
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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Clarksburg, WV
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Trip Overview
Spanning 84.7 miles between Wheeling and Clarksburg, this West Virginia trek is a straightforward journey that fits perfectly into a single day. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 52 minutes behind the wheel, making it an efficient trip if you are looking to get from point A to point B without a long-haul commitment. Budgeting roughly $14 for fuel will cover your transit across the region. Since both cities are located in the Southeast, you will notice a consistent regional character throughout the drive. It is an ideal route for a quick getaway, as you will not need to plan for any overnight stops along the way.
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
42.3 miles from Wheeling, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 11% of the trip consisting of highway driving, you will spend the majority of your time navigating local roads like the Dragon Highway, Hornet Highway, and Waynesburg Pike Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is just 15.2 miles on the Dragon Highway, meaning the route keeps you constantly engaged with changing road conditions. You will find that the technical nature of these local roads offers a very different experience than a standard highway commute, requiring you to stay alert at every turn.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
USS West Virginia Memorial Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,380 ft
663 ft
Total Climb
1,092 ft
Total Descent
764 ft
Highest Point
1,380 ft
~36.3 mi in
Elevation Range
717 ft
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Wheeling, WV to Clarksburg, WV is easy. At 1h 52m 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 Wheeling, WV to Clarksburg, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| USS West Virginia Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bethlehem | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spruce Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Bethlehem Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ridgecrest Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fairmont Pike Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Waynesburg Pike Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dragon Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheeling, WV and Clarksburg, WV.
1
Start on Chapline Street
479 ft
·
10 sec
·
Chapline Street
2
Take the ramp straight
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
3
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
4
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
5
Keep slight left
446 ft
·
21 sec
6
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge slight left onto USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward Bethlehem
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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Bethlehem
9
Keep slight right to continue on Bethlehem
328 ft
·
8 sec
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Bethlehem
10
Turn straight onto Spruce Street
390 ft
·
8 sec
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Spruce Street
11
Continue on West Bethlehem Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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West Bethlehem Boulevard
12
Turn right onto Ridgecrest Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridgecrest Road
13
Continue on Fairmont Pike Road
7.1 mi
·
12 min
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Fairmont Pike Road
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto Waynesburg Pike Road
10 mi
·
11 min
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Waynesburg Pike Road
15
Continue on Dragon Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Dragon Highway
16
Continue on Dragon Highway
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Dragon Highway
17
Continue on Dragon Highway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Dragon Highway
18
Continue on Hornet Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Hornet Highway
19
Continue on Husky Highway
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Husky Highway
20
Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
21
Continue on United States Highway 250
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
United States Highway 250
22
Turn right
3.9 mi
·
6 min
23
Keep slight right
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
24
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
7.8 mi
·
11 min
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Main Street
25
Continue on Shinnston Pike
7.2 mi
·
10 min
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Shinnston Pike
26
Continue on West Pike Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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West Pike Street
27
Continue on West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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West Main Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip with no scheduled stops, you have the flexibility to depart whenever it best suits your schedule. Since the route is entirely local and navigation-heavy, keep a close eye on your fuel levels before you leave, as the $14 estimate assumes you are ready to go from the start. You might want to pace yourself by taking short breaks, even if you do not have formal stops planned, to stay fresh for the winding segments. My best advice for this specific drive is to keep your navigation tools handy for the Dragon Highway, Hornet Highway, and Waynesburg Pike Road transitions to ensure you stay on track through the turns.
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 42.3 miles from Wheeling, WV, or about 56m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.3 miles or 56m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clarksburg, 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.
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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 Wheeling, WV
This is one driving day of about 84.7 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wheeling, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.3 mi from Wheeling, WV · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.3 miles from Wheeling, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clarksburg, WV
The final approach into Clarksburg, 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 Clarksburg, 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
$13.25 one way
$26.49 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $14.48 | $28.96 |
| premium | $4.70 | $15.68 | $31.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.70 | $37.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.89 | $4.07 |
| Efficient EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.41 | $3.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.86 | $5.42 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Clarksburg, WV
Afternoon in Clarksburg on Tuesday
Local time
4:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Newtown, PA
42 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
2 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
1h 52m 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 Clarksburg, WV covers 84.7 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are USS West Virginia Memorial Highway, Bethlehem, Spruce Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.3 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 $13.25 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 Wheeling, WV to Clarksburg, WV is easy. At 1h 52m 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 Wheeling, WV to Clarksburg, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wheeling, WV to Clarksburg, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 663 ft to 1,380 ft elevation with about 1,092 ft of total climbing.
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