Durham, North Carolina to Wheeling, West Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Wheeling, West Virginia?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Wheeling, West Virginia is 298.2 miles (479.9 km) as the crow flies. Wheeling, West Virginia is located NNW of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 372.8 miles, taking about 7h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina and Wheeling, West Virginia in West Virginia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Durham, North Carolina 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.