Canton, Ohio to Wheeling, West Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

61.5 miles 98.9 km · straight line
79.9 miles estimated 128.6 km · driving distance
1h 36min estimated drive time
$8 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
146° SE bearing direction

How far is Canton, Ohio from Wheeling, West Virginia?

The distance from Canton, Ohio to Wheeling, West Virginia is 61.5 miles (98.9 km) as the crow flies. Wheeling, West Virginia is located SE of Canton, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 79.9 miles, taking about 1h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — Canton, Ohio in Ohio and Wheeling, West Virginia in West Virginia.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Canton, Ohio 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 Canton, Ohio to Wheeling, West Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 36min $8 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 55min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Canton, Ohio & Wheeling, West Virginia

Quick Facts

Canton, Ohio
40.80°N, 81.38°W
America/New_York
323m 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 21 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 405.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients