Origin
Ceredo, WV
Late night in Ceredo on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ceredo, WV to Wheeling, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 53m
Distance
196.5 mi
316 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 41m
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6 AM
3h 54m
8 AM
4h 20m
10 AM
4h 3m
12 PM
4h 0m
3 PM
4h 4m
5 PM
4h 18m
8 PM
3h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ceredo, WV
Arturo Añez.
Wheeling, WV
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Trip Overview
Ceredo to Wheeling is 196.5 miles and takes about 3h 53m via WV 2, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within West Virginia, traversing the Southeast region for its entirety. It's a solid option for a single-day trip, offering a straightforward journey through varied terrain without the need for an overnight stop. You'll experience a mix of driving conditions, making it a practical choice for those looking to cover ground efficiently within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
98.3 miles from Ceredo, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WV 2 | 63.9 mi | 1h 13m |
| North State Rt. 2 | 23.7 mi | 29m |
| Huntington Road | 20.8 mi | 23m |
| 2nd Street | 16.9 mi | 19m |
| Ohio River Road | 12.2 mi | 13m |
| State Route 2 | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| I 64 | 11 mi | 12m |
| Wheeling Avenue | 9.4 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
WV 2
— 63.9 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ceredo, WV and Wheeling, WV.
1
Start on Main Street
17 ft
·
4 sec
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Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 60
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
C Street
3
Continue on US 60
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Waverly Road
4
Continue on US 60
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Auburn Road
5
Continue on US 60
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Adams Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
7
Merge onto US 52
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Irl Duling Boulevard
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge onto I 64
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 64
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward WV 2, WV 193: Barboursville
11
Turn left onto WV 193
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Big Ben Bowen Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto WV 2
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Ohio River Road
13
Continue on WV 2
21 mi
·
23 min
·
Huntington Road
14
Continue on WV 2
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Viand Street
15
Continue on WV 2
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
WV 2
16
At end of road, turn right onto WV 2; WV 62
29 mi
·
35 min
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WV 2; WV 62
17
Turn left onto WV 2
34 mi
·
36 min
·
WV 2
18
Take the exit onto WV 2
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
19
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
136 ft
·
3 sec
·
WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
20
Continue on WV 2
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Emerson Avenue
21
Continue on WV 2
12 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 2
22
Continue on WV 2
17 mi
·
19 min
·
2nd Street
23
Turn right onto WV 2
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Wells Street
24
Continue on WV 2
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Vine Street
25
Continue on WV 2
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
3rd Street
26
Continue on WV 2
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Route 2
27
Continue on WV 2
24 mi
·
29 min
·
North State Rt. 2
28
Continue on US 250; WV 2
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Wheeling Avenue
29
Take the exit onto WV 2
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
WV 2
30
Turn left onto 17th Street
333 ft
·
16 sec
·
17th Street
31
Turn right onto WV 2
323 ft
·
5 sec
·
Chapline Street
32
Arrive at destination
WV 2
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 3h 53m duration, you can comfortably start this trip anytime in the morning and arrive before evening. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 63.9-mile stretch on WV 2, and consider topping up before you begin if your tank is low, as the $31 fuel cost is an estimate. The mixed nature of the drive means paying attention to changing speed limits and road conditions as you transition between different road types.
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 98.3 miles from Ceredo, WV, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.9 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 43 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.3 miles or 1h 57m 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 8m
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 Ceredo, 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 Ceredo, WV
This is one driving day of about 196.5 miles and 3h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Ceredo, 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 WV 2 for about 63.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 98.3 miles from Ceredo, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before WV 2 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.9 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 16.4 and 196.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
16.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward WV 2, WV 193: Barboursville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 2, WV 193: Barboursville
5
53.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
WV 2; WV 62
At end of road, turn right onto WV 2; WV 62
Navigation decision point
5
116.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m in
|
WV 2
Take the exit onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North P...
6
116.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m 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...
5
196.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 53m in
|
17th Street
Turn left onto 17th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.73 one way
$61.46 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $33.60 | $67.20 |
| premium | $4.70 | $36.37 | $72.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.38 | $86.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.9 | 0 | $20.63 | $9.43 |
| Efficient EV | 49.1 | 0 | $17.19 | $7.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.6 | 0 | $27.51 | $12.58 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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
12:14 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
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 53m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a mixed drive, with 45% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 63.9 miles on WV 2, offering a solid period of consistent travel. You'll primarily be on WV 2 and North State Rt. 2, which can feel like a local road at times before merging into more highway-like sections. Expect the character of the drive to shift as you progress, moving between more open stretches and areas with more local traffic.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.9 mi on WV 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 16.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 196.5 miles you will encounter 14 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 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.4 miles (WV 2; WV 62): Navigation decision point; at 116.4 miles (WV 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Ceredo, WV to Wheeling, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Parkersburg along the way.
Parkersburg
116.4 mi in
|
~2h 17m
|
via WV 2
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 53m. Total distance: 196.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.9 miles on WV 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Wheeling, WV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.4 miles (WV 2; WV 62): Navigation decision point; at 116.4 miles (WV 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 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 EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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