Blacksburg to Wheeling, West Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

196.5 miles 316.3 km · straight line
245.7 miles estimated 395.4 km · driving distance
4h 57min estimated drive time
$24 - $29 estimated fuel cost
~54min flight time
355° N bearing direction

How far is Blacksburg from Wheeling, West Virginia?

The distance from Blacksburg to Wheeling, West Virginia is 196.5 miles (316.3 km) as the crow flies. Wheeling, West Virginia is located N of Blacksburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 245.7 miles, taking about 4h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 54min. Both are located in United States — Blacksburg in Virginia and Wheeling, West Virginia in West Virginia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Blacksburg and Wheeling, West Virginia. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Blacksburg to Wheeling, West Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 57min $24 - $29 Flexible stops
Fly ~54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 56min $20–$37* Budget
Train ~4h 42min $29–$86* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Blacksburg & Wheeling, West Virginia

Quick Facts

Blacksburg
37.23°N, 80.41°W
America/New_York
633m elevation
Wheeling, West Virginia
40.06°N, 80.72°W
America/New_York
203m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 66 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 16 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 126.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients