Wheeling, West Virginia to Wilkes-Barre: Road Trip Guide & Distance

266.4 miles 428.8 km · straight line
333.1 miles estimated 536 km · driving distance
6h 42min estimated drive time
$32 - $39 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Wheeling, West Virginia from Wilkes-Barre?

The distance from Wheeling, West Virginia to Wilkes-Barre is 266.4 miles (428.8 km) as the crow flies. Wilkes-Barre is located ENE of Wheeling, West Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 333.1 miles, taking about 6h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Wheeling, West Virginia in West Virginia and Wilkes-Barre in Pennsylvania.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Wheeling, West Virginia and Wilkes-Barre. 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 Wheeling, West Virginia to Wilkes-Barre

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 42min $32 - $39 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 2min $27–$50* Budget
Train ~6h 22min $40–$117* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Wheeling, West Virginia & Wilkes-Barre

Quick Facts

Wheeling, West Virginia
40.06°N, 80.72°W
America/New_York
203m elevation
Wilkes-Barre
41.25°N, 75.88°W
America/New_York
163m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 89 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 93.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients