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Bradley, WV
Late night in Bradley on Sunday
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Trip from Bradley, WV to Wheeling, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 10m
Distance
214.5 mi
345 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 57m
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6 AM
4h 10m
8 AM
4h 37m
10 AM
4h 19m
12 PM
4h 17m
3 PM
4h 21m
5 PM
4h 35m
8 PM
4h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bradley, WV
Jason Sherrod
Wheeling, WV
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Trip Overview
This 214.5-mile journey from Bradley, WV to Wheeling, WV will take approximately 4 hours and 10 minutes of driving time. Primarily utilizing I-77 and the West Virginia Turnpike, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip, with a recommended 1 day for completion. You can expect to spend around $34 on fuel for this drive, which is largely highway-focused. This trip covers ground within the Southeast region of West Virginia, offering a straightforward travel experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
107.3 miles from Bradley, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 78.7 mi | 1h 24m |
| West Virginia Turnpike | 52.8 mi | 1h 3m |
| North State Rt. 2 | 23.7 mi | 29m |
| 2nd Street | 16.9 mi | 19m |
| State Route 2 | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| Wheeling Avenue | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| Emerson Avenue | 5 mi | 5m |
| Wells Street | 5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 78.7 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bradley, WV and Wheeling, WV.
1
Start on 4th Street
113 ft
·
7 sec
·
4th Street
2
Turn left onto WV 16
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert C. Byrd Drive
3
Take the ramp
1.2 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 64, I 77: Charleston, Bluefield
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 64 West, I 77 North: Charleston
5
Merge onto I 64; I 77
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
West Virginia Turnpike
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 77
Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
77 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
I 77
Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg
8
Take the exit onto WV 2
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
9
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
136 ft
·
3 sec
·
WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
10
Continue on WV 2
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Emerson Avenue
11
Continue on WV 2
12 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 2
12
Continue on WV 2
17 mi
·
19 min
·
2nd Street
13
Turn right onto WV 2
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Wells Street
14
Continue on WV 2
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Vine Street
15
Continue on WV 2
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
3rd Street
16
Continue on WV 2
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Route 2
17
Continue on WV 2
24 mi
·
29 min
·
North State Rt. 2
18
Continue on US 250; WV 2
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Wheeling Avenue
19
Take the exit onto WV 2
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
WV 2
20
Turn left onto 17th Street
333 ft
·
16 sec
·
17th Street
21
Turn right onto WV 2
323 ft
·
5 sec
·
Chapline Street
22
Arrive at destination
WV 2
Trip Plan
Given the 4 hour and 10 minute duration, starting your drive in the morning will allow ample time to reach Wheeling without feeling rushed. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 78.7-mile stretch on I-77, as services might be less frequent. Budgeting approximately $34 for fuel is a good estimate for this trip.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 107.3 miles from Bradley, WV, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 47 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.3 miles or 2h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wheeling, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bradley, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bradley, WV
This is one driving day of about 214.5 miles and 4h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Bradley, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 77 for about 78.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 107.3 miles from Bradley, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 134.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 64, I 77: Charleston, Bluefield
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64, I 77: Charleston, Bluefield
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 64 West, I 77 North: Charleston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 West, I 77 North: Charleston
7
55.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
I 77
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77 toward I 77 North: Parkersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg
5
57.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
I 77
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77 toward I 77 North: Parkersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg
6
134.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m in
|
WV 2
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North P...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.45 one way
$66.90 round trip
$3.96/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $37.40 | $74.80 |
| premium | $4.78 | $40.35 | $80.70 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $47.49 | $94.99 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.70
West Virginia Turnpike
(52.8 mi)
$3.70
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.4 | 0 | $22.52 | $10.30 |
| Efficient EV | 53.6 | 0 | $18.77 | $8.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.8 | 1 | $30.03 | $13.73 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Wheeling, WV
Late night in Wheeling on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 10m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 68% of the route on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 78.7 miles along I-77, so plan for extended periods of consistent driving. While the West Virginia Turnpike offers swift travel, be aware that parts of the route will transition to North State Route 2, introducing a change in road character. This mix means you'll experience both efficient interstate travel and potentially more varied local road conditions.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 78.7 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and West Virginia Turnpike. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 214.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.6 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,218 ft
605 ft
Total Climb
390 ft
Total Descent
1,945 ft
Highest Point
2,218 ft
Elevation Range
1,613 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bradley, WV to Wheeling, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Parkersburg along the way.
Parkersburg
134.4 mi in
|
~2h 33m
|
via WV 2
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 10m. Total distance: 214.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 78.7 miles on I 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.70 in tolls one way, starting with West Virginia Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.6 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Wheeling, WV, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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