How far is Morgantown, WV from Wheeling, WV?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Morgantown and Wheeling is 50.48 miles (81.23 km).
Flight distance from Morgantown, WV to Wheeling, WV is 50.48 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Morgantown to Wheeling with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Morgantown, West Virginia to Wheeling, West Virginia is: 78.81 miles (126.83 km) by car.
Driving from Morgantown to Wheeling will take approximately 01 hours 18 minutes.
#1 Morgantown
City in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 30847 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°37'46"N 79°57'21"W |
| Latitude | 39.6295300 |
| Longitude | -79.9559000 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| 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 Morgantown and Wheeling
The distance between Morgantown and Wheeling is 127 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 24 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 Morgantown and Wheeling. The current time is 04:44:44.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 58 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 18 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 07 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 03 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 58 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.53 liters (2.78 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Morgantown and Wheeling.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Morgantown to Wheeling is $9.41 (diesel $11.79).
West Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.38 | $3.73 | $4.07 | $4.24 |
| Total | $9.41 | $10.37 | $11.32 | $11.79 |
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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Morgantown and Wheeling (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
