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

332.7 miles 535.4 km · straight line
399.2 miles estimated 642.5 km · driving distance
8h 2min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
31° NNE bearing direction

How far is Knoxville from Wheeling, West Virginia?

The distance from Knoxville to Wheeling, West Virginia is 332.7 miles (535.4 km) as the crow flies. Wheeling, West Virginia is located NNE of Knoxville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 399.2 miles, taking about 8h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Knoxville in Tennessee 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 2min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 38min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 38min $48–$140* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Knoxville & Wheeling, West Virginia

Quick Facts

Knoxville
35.96°N, 83.92°W
America/New_York
276m 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 111 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients