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

88.9 miles 143 km · straight line
111.1 miles estimated 178.8 km · driving distance
2h 14min estimated drive time
$11 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
89° E bearing direction

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

The distance from Newark, Ohio to Wheeling, West Virginia is 88.9 miles (143 km) as the crow flies. Wheeling, West Virginia is located E of Newark, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 111.1 miles, taking about 2h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Newark, 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 Newark, 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 Newark, Ohio to Wheeling, West Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 14min $11 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 41min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 7min $13–$39* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Newark, Ohio & Wheeling, West Virginia

Quick Facts

Newark, Ohio
40.06°N, 82.40°W
America/New_York
254m 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 30 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 280.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients