Origin
Winfield, WV
Afternoon in Winfield on Saturday
Local time
12:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winfield, WV to Wheeling, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
91.1 mi
147 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winfield, WV
Tom Fisk
Wheeling, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Winfield, WV to Wheeling, WV covers 91.1 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bunner Ridge Road, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, WV 273 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 91.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 91.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bunner Ridge Road 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 Winfield, WV to Wheeling, WV is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Winfield, WV to Wheeling, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bunner Ridge Road | — | — |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | — | — |
| WV 273 North | — | — |
| Fairmont Gateway Connector | — | — |
| Jefferson Street | — | — |
| Jackson Street | — | — |
| Cleveland Avenue | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bunner Ridge Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winfield, WV and Wheeling, WV.
1
Start on Reubens Run Road
121 ft
·
6 sec
·
Reubens Run Road
2
Turn right onto Bunner Ridge Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bunner Ridge Road
3
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
6
Turn left onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
121 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
8
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
10
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
11
Continue on Jefferson Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street
12
Turn left onto Jackson Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Jackson Street
13
Turn right onto Cleveland Avenue
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Cleveland Avenue
14
Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
15
Continue on Husky Highway
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Husky Highway
16
Continue on Hornet Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Hornet Highway
17
Continue on Dragon Highway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Dragon Highway
18
Turn left onto Waynesburg Pike Road
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Waynesburg Pike Road
19
Turn right onto Fairmont Pike Road
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Fairmont Pike Road
20
Continue on Ridgecrest Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridgecrest Road
21
Turn left onto West Bethlehem Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Bethlehem Boulevard
22
Continue on Spruce Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Spruce Street
23
Take the ramp left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
24
Merge slight left onto USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
25
Take the exit slight right toward US 250, WV 2: Wheeling, Moundsville
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 250, WV 2: Wheeling, Moundsville
26
Keep slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
27
Merge slight left
459 ft
·
6 sec
28
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
29
Turn left onto 17th Street
335 ft
·
17 sec
·
17th Street
30
Turn right onto Chapline Street
322 ft
·
6 sec
·
Chapline Street
31
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.5 mi from Winfield, WV · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.5 miles from Winfield, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wheeling, WV
The final approach into Wheeling, 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
$14.25 one way
$28.49 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $15.58 | $31.15 |
| premium | $4.70 | $16.86 | $33.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.11 | $40.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.57 | $4.37 |
| Efficient EV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.97 | $3.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.75 | $5.83 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Wheeling, WV
Afternoon in Wheeling on Saturday
Local time
12:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Mount Carmel, PA
46 mi in
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
5 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 26m 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 Winfield, WV to Wheeling, WV covers 91.1 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bunner Ridge Road, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, WV 273 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.5 miles from Winfield, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.25 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 Winfield, WV to Wheeling, WV is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Winfield, WV to Wheeling, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Winfield, WV to Wheeling, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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