How far is Elkins, WV from Wheeling, WV?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Elkins and Wheeling is 91.4 miles (147.1 km).
Flight distance from Elkins, WV to Wheeling, WV is 91.4 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Elkins to Wheeling with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Elkins, West Virginia to Wheeling, West Virginia is: 167.52 miles (269.6 km) by car.
Driving from Elkins to Wheeling will take approximately 02 hours 36 minutes.
#1 Elkins
City in West Virginia, USA
| Population | 6908 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°55'33"N 79°50'48"W |
| Latitude | 38.9259400 |
| Longitude | -79.8467300 |
| Altitude | 587 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Wheeling: Chapline Street (-80.720798,40.06397)
Estimated Travel Time Between Elkins and Wheeling
The distance between Elkins and Wheeling is 270 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 59 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 Elkins and Wheeling. The current time is 08:45:29.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 34 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 21 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 47 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.38 liters (5.91 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elkins and Wheeling.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elkins to Wheeling is $20 (diesel $25.05).
West Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.38 | $3.73 | $4.07 | $4.24 |
| Total | $20 | $22.04 | $24.07 | $25.05 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Elkins and Wheeling (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
