How far is Charleston, WV from Wheeling, WV?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Charleston and Wheeling is 128.1 miles (206.15 km).

Flight distance from Charleston, WV to Wheeling, WV is 128.1 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Charleston to Wheeling with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Charleston, West Virginia to Wheeling, West Virginia is: 178.72 miles (287.63 km) by car.

Driving from Charleston to Wheeling will take approximately 02 hours 40 minutes.

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#1 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia. It is located on the Kanawha River in the eastern part of the state. Charleston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the West Virginia State Capitol and the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences.

Population 45879
GPS Coordinates 38°20'59"N 81°37'57"W
Latitude 38.3498200
Longitude -81.6326200
Altitude 182
Country United States
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#2 Wheeling

City in West Virginia

Population 26283
GPS Coordinates 40°3'50"N 80°43'15"W
Latitude 40.0639600
Longitude -80.7209100
Altitude 203
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Charleston and Wheeling

The distance between Charleston and Wheeling is 288 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 11 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Charleston and Wheeling. The current time is 19:55:26.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 57 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 28 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 34 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 58 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 33 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 22 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 13 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.87 liters (6.31 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Charleston and Wheeling.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Charleston to Wheeling is $21.34 (diesel $26.73).

West Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.38 $3.73 $4.07 $4.24
Total $21.34 $23.51 $25.68 $26.73

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in West Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.383 (Diesel $4.238) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Charleston and Wheeling (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Beckley, WV to Charleston 61.64 miles (99 km)

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Driving distance from Bluefield, WV to Charleston 106.14 miles (171 km)

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Driving distance from Bridgeport, WV to Charleston 123.97 miles (200 km)

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Driving distance from Clarksburg, WV to Charleston 126.18 miles (203 km)

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Driving distance from Fairmont, WV to Charleston 140.43 miles (226 km)

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Driving distance from Huntington, WV to Charleston 56.46 miles (91 km)

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Driving distance from Martinsburg, WV to Charleston 306.43 miles (493 km)

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Driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Charleston 156.89 miles (252 km)

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Driving distance from Moundsville, WV to Charleston 149.98 miles (241 km)

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Driving distance from Oak Hill, WV to Charleston 81.05 miles (130 km)

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Driving distance from Oak Hill, WV to Charleston 50.66 miles (82 km)

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Driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Charleston 81.38 miles (131 km)

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