Origin
Wheeling, WV
Late night in Wheeling on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wheeling, WV to Moundsville, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wheeling, WV
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Moundsville, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion in West Virginia, the 10.9-mile journey from Wheeling to Moundsville is a straightforward transit. You can expect to complete this drive in roughly 15 minutes, making it an effortless day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an extremely economical route to navigate. The entire path stays within the Southeast region, ensuring a consistent local atmosphere from start to finish. Because the trip is so brief, it serves as a practical connection between these two cities rather than an intensive road trip experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WV 2 | 9.7 mi | 12m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Chapline Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WV 2
— 9.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheeling, WV and Moundsville, WV.
1
Start on WV 2
480 ft
·
10 sec
·
Chapline Street
2
Take the ramp onto WV 2
9.7 mi
·
12 min
·
WV 2
3
Turn left onto US 250
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
4
Turn right onto 5th Street
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
5th Street
5
Arrive at destination
5th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 9.8 and 10.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
9.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 250 / Jefferson Avenue
Turn left onto US 250 / Jefferson Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
10.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
5th Street
Turn right onto 5th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.69 one way
$3.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Moundsville, WV
Late night in Moundsville on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 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
14m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, relying entirely on local roads like Jefferson Avenue and 5th Street to reach your destination. Since there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches, you will need to stay alert for frequent turns and changing road conditions. This is a purely local transit experience, so prepare for a more hands-on driving style compared to a typical open-road highway route. The character of the drive is defined by its compact, technical nature rather than long-distance cruising.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.7 mi on WV 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WV 2 and Jefferson Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 9.8 miles in near US 250 / Jefferson Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wheeling, WV to Moundsville, WV is easy. At 14m with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.8 miles (US 250 / Jefferson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (5th Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.7 miles on WV 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 9.8 miles (US 250 / Jefferson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (5th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Moundsville, 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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