Origin
Wheeling, WV
Morning in Wheeling on Friday
Local time
7:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Wheeling, WV to Webster Springs, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 39m
Distance
174.6 mi
281 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 27m
★
6 AM
3h 40m
8 AM
4h 5m
10 AM
3h 48m
12 PM
3h 46m
3 PM
3h 50m
5 PM
4h 3m
8 PM
3h 32m
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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Webster Springs, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wheeling, WV to Webster Springs, WV covers 174.6 miles and takes about 3h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on USS West Virginia Memorial Highway, Bethlehem, Spruce Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.30 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
87.3 miles from Wheeling, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 39m. Total distance: 174.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 39m drive with frequent turns across 174.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 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.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wheeling, WV to Webster Springs, WV is easy. At 3h 39m 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 Webster Springs, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| USS West Virginia Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Bethlehem | — | — |
| Spruce Street | — | — |
| West Bethlehem Boulevard | — | — |
| Ridgecrest Road | — | — |
| Fairmont Pike Road | — | — |
| Waynesburg Pike Road | — | — |
| Dragon Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
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 Webster Springs, 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
·
USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward Bethlehem
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Bethlehem
9
Keep slight right to continue on Bethlehem
328 ft
·
8 sec
·
Bethlehem
10
Turn straight onto Spruce Street
390 ft
·
8 sec
·
Spruce Street
11
Continue on West Bethlehem Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
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
·
Fairmont Pike Road
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto Waynesburg Pike Road
10 mi
·
11 min
·
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
12 mi
·
14 min
·
United States Highway 250
22
Turn left onto Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Adams Street
23
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Jefferson Street
24
Continue on Fairmont Gateway Connector
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
26
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
28
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
29
Take the exit right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
30
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
68 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
31
Take the exit slight right toward WV 15: Flatwoods
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
WV 15: Flatwoods
32
Turn left onto Scott Fork Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Scott Fork Road
33
At the end of the road, turn right onto Sutton Lane
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Sutton Lane
34
Turn left onto Day's Drive
525 ft
·
24 sec
·
Day's Drive
35
Continue on Day's Drive
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Day's Drive
36
At the end of the road, turn left onto Airport Road
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Airport Road
37
Continue on Kanawha Run Road
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Kanawha Run Road
38
Continue on Guardian Drive
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Guardian Drive
39
At the end of the road, turn right
9.3 mi
·
13 min
40
Turn left onto North Main Street
430 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Main Street
41
Turn right onto Baker Street
141 ft
·
8 sec
·
Baker Street
42
Turn left
49 ft
·
4 sec
43
Arrive at your destination
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 87.3 miles from Wheeling, WV, or about 1h 49m 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 38 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.3 miles or 1h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Webster Springs, 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 174.6 miles and 3h 39m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 87.3 mi from Wheeling, WV · 1h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 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 87.3 miles from Wheeling, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Webster Springs, WV
The final approach into Webster Springs, 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 Webster Springs, 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
$27.30 one way
$54.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $29.85 | $59.71 |
| premium | $4.70 | $32.31 | $64.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.55 | $77.10 |
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: 61.1 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 | 52.4 | 0 | $18.33 | $8.38 |
| Efficient EV | 43.7 | 0 | $15.28 | $6.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.8 | 0 | $24.44 | $11.17 |
Gas CO2
61 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
Webster Springs, WV
Morning in Webster Springs on Friday
Local time
7:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
3 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 39m 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 Webster Springs, WV covers 174.6 miles and takes about 3h 39m 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 87.3 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 $27.30 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.
The drive from Wheeling, WV to Webster Springs, WV is easy. At 3h 39m 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 Webster Springs, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wheeling, WV to Webster Springs, 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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