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

301.1 miles 484.6 km · straight line
376.4 miles estimated 605.8 km · driving distance
7h 34min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Hickory from Wheeling, West Virginia?

The distance from Hickory to Wheeling, West Virginia is 301.1 miles (484.6 km) as the crow flies. Wheeling, West Virginia is located N of Hickory. By car, the driving distance is approximately 376.4 miles, taking about 7h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Hickory 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hickory 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 Hickory to Wheeling, West Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 34min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 5min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 11min $45–$132* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hickory & Wheeling, West Virginia

Quick Facts

Hickory
35.73°N, 81.34°W
America/New_York
350m 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 100 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients