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

50.5 miles 81.2 km · straight line
65.6 miles estimated 105.6 km · driving distance
1h 19min estimated drive time
$6 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
307° NW bearing direction

How far is Morgantown from Wheeling, West Virginia?

The distance from Morgantown to Wheeling, West Virginia is 50.5 miles (81.2 km) as the crow flies. Wheeling, West Virginia is located NW of Morgantown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 65.6 miles, taking about 1h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States.

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. 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. 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 Morgantown 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 Morgantown to Wheeling, West Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 19min $6 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 35min $5–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Morgantown & Wheeling, West Virginia

Quick Facts

Morgantown
39.63°N, 79.96°W
America/New_York
271m 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 17 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 493.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients