Origin
Sissonville, WV
Evening in Sissonville on Sunday
Local time
6:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sissonville, 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
2h 48m
Distance
145.5 mi
234 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 38m
★
6 AM
2h 48m
8 AM
3h 10m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 57m
5 PM
3h 9m
8 PM
2h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sissonville, WV
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Wheeling, WV
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Trip Overview
Sissonville to Wheeling is 145.5 miles and takes about 2h 48m via I 77 and North State Rt. 2, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you through the Southeast region of West Virginia, offering a mixed drive experience. You'll spend a significant portion on the interstate, but also navigate some state routes as you head north. With a recommended one-day drive, this route is manageable for most travelers looking for a direct connection between these two points.
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
72.7 miles from Sissonville, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 63.4 mi | 1h 7m |
| 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 |
| Vine Street | 4.3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 63.4 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sissonville, WV and Wheeling, WV.
1
Start on CR 21
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Sissonville Drive
2
Turn left onto CR 21/17
140 ft
·
6 sec
·
Haines Branch Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I-77
4
Merge onto I 77
63 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
I 77
5
Take the exit onto WV 2
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
6
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
136 ft
·
3 sec
·
WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
7
Continue on WV 2
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Emerson Avenue
8
Continue on WV 2
12 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 2
9
Continue on WV 2
17 mi
·
19 min
·
2nd Street
10
Turn right onto WV 2
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Wells Street
11
Continue on WV 2
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Vine Street
12
Continue on WV 2
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
3rd Street
13
Continue on WV 2
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Route 2
14
Continue on WV 2
24 mi
·
29 min
·
North State Rt. 2
15
Continue on US 250; WV 2
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Wheeling Avenue
16
Take the exit onto WV 2
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
WV 2
17
Turn left onto 17th Street
333 ft
·
16 sec
·
17th Street
18
Turn right onto WV 2
323 ft
·
5 sec
·
Chapline Street
19
Arrive at destination
WV 2
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 48m drive time, you can comfortably complete this trip in a single day. Consider departing in the morning to allow for a relaxed pace and potential for an unplanned stop. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 63.4 miles on I 77, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly before or after this segment. With a fuel cost estimated at $23, it's wise to ensure your tank is full before leaving Sissonville to avoid any mid-route stops for gas.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.7 miles from Sissonville, WV, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.4 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 32 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.7 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 14m
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 Sissonville, 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 Sissonville, WV
This is one driving day of about 145.5 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Sissonville, 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 63.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.7 miles from Sissonville, 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 63.4 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 145.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I-77
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I-77
5
65.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
65.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
145.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 48m in
|
17th Street
Turn left onto 17th Street
Navigation decision point
5
145.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 48m in
|
WV 2 / Chapline Street
Turn right onto WV 2 / Chapline Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.75 one way
$45.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $24.88 | $49.76 |
| premium | $4.70 | $26.93 | $53.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.12 | $64.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.7 | 0 | $15.28 | $6.98 |
| Efficient EV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.73 | $5.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.2 | 0 | $20.37 | $9.31 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Evening in Wheeling on Sunday
Local time
6:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
1 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
2h 48m 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 features a mixed drive, with 53% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 63.4 miles on I 77, providing a period of consistent, faster travel. As you transition to North State Rt. 2 and then 2nd Street, expect a change in pace and road type. The drive will likely feel like a blend of efficient interstate cruising and more localized navigation as you approach your destination.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.4 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 48m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 65.3 miles (WV 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.7 miles (WV 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Sissonville, WV to Wheeling, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Parkersburg along the way.
Parkersburg
65.3 mi in
|
~1h 11m
|
via WV 2
About the Cities
Arriving in Wheeling, WV
Full guide →Wheeling, also known as the "Friendly City" or the "Nail City", is a city of 26,000 people (as of 2019) in West Virginia. Wheeling is known for having more Victorian architecture than any other city in the United States.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 145.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.4 miles on I 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.8 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 65.3 miles (WV 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.7 miles (WV 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wheeling, WV before heading back.
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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