Origin
Wheeling, WV
Evening in Wheeling on Tuesday
Local time
6:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wheeling, WV to Ohio County, WV
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
19m
Distance
7.8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
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 Ohio County, WV covers 7.8 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Warden Run Road, Bethany Pike, Stewarts Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.4 miles on Warden Run Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.22 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
3.9 miles from Wheeling, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 19m drive with frequent turns across 7.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Warden Run Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.4 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WV 2 / 16th Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.8 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: near the start (WV 2 / 16th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.2 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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WV 2 / 16th Street
Turn right onto WV 2 / 16th Street
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
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~1m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
1.4 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the exit toward WV 88 North: Oglebay Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward WV 88 North: Oglebay Park
5
7.5 mi into trip
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~17m in
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CR 8 / Chapel Hill Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 8 / Chapel Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Warden Run Road | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| Bethany Pike | 1 mi | 1m |
| Stewarts Hill Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| National Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 16th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Chapel Hill Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Peters Run Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 250 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Warden Run Road
— 3.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheeling, WV and Ohio County, WV.
1
Start on WV 2
32 ft
·
4 sec
·
Chapline Street
2
Turn right onto WV 2
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
16th Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
4
Merge onto US 250
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 250
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
6
Continue on this road
489 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
7
Merge onto I 70
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward WV 88 North: Oglebay Park
9
Turn straight onto US 40
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
National Road
10
Turn left onto WV 88
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bethany Pike
11
Turn slight right onto CR 15
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Warden Run Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto CR 25
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Peters Run Road
13
Turn right onto CR 8/1
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Stewarts Hill Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto CR 8
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Chapel Hill Road
15
Arrive at destination
CR 8
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 3.9 miles from Wheeling, WV, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.4 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 7.8 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 3.9 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ohio County, 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 7.8 miles and 19m.
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.
The longest stretch is on Warden Run Road for about 3.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 3.9 mi from Wheeling, WV · 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
4 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 7.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 3.9 miles from Wheeling, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ohio County, WV
The final approach into Ohio County, 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 Ohio County, 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
$1.22 one way
$2.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.33 | $2.67 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.44 | $2.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Ohio County, WV
Evening in Ohio County on Tuesday
Local time
6:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
42 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
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 Ohio County, WV covers 7.8 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Warden Run Road, Bethany Pike, Stewarts Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.9 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 $1.22 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 7.8 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: near the start (WV 2 / 16th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.2 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Wheeling, WV to Ohio County, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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