Origin
Wheeling, WV
Morning in Wheeling on Friday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Wheeling, WV to Westover, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
78.1 mi
126 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m
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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Westover, WV
Jason Sherrod
Trip Overview
The drive from Wheeling, WV to Westover, WV covers 78.1 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 79, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, USS West Virginia Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.6 miles on I 79. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.21 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.
Midpoint
39.1 miles from Wheeling, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 78.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Wheeling, WV to Westover, WV covers 78.1 miles and takes about 1h 32m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 79 is the longest continuous segment at about 41.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 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.
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 78.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 34.8 miles (I 79): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~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
|
~1m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
34.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
I 79
Take the exit onto I 79 toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21
Toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
4
76.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
Take the exit toward Westover
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Westover
4
78.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Wheeling, WV to Westover, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Morgantown along the way.
Morgantown
34.8 mi in
|
~43m
|
via I 79
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 79 | 41.6 mi | 45m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 24.3 mi | 30m |
| USS West Virginia Memorial Highway | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Fairmont Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| 16th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 250 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Chapline Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 79
— 41.6 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheeling, WV and Westover, 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
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
8
Merge onto I 70
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
9
Continue on I 70
21 mi
·
25 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto I 79
42 mi
·
45 min
·
I 79
Exit 21
Toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Toward Westover
12
Turn left onto US 19
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Fairmont Road
13
Turn right
24 ft
·
1 sec
14
Arrive at destination
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 39.1 miles from Wheeling, WV, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.6 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 17 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.1 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Westover, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Wheeling, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wheeling, WV
This is one driving day of about 78.1 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Wheeling, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 79 for about 41.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.1 mi from Wheeling, WV · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.1 miles from Wheeling, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Westover, WV
The final approach into Westover, WV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.21 one way
$24.43 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $13.35 | $26.71 |
| premium | $4.70 | $14.45 | $28.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.24 | $34.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.20 | $3.75 |
| Efficient EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.83 | $3.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.93 | $5.00 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Westover, WV
Morning in Westover on Friday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 32m 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 Westover, WV covers 78.1 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 79, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, USS West Virginia Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.1 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 $12.21 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 78.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 34.8 miles (I 79): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Wheeling, WV to Westover, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Morgantown along the way.
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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