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Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
104.3 mi
168 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barrackville, WV
Lexa Shep
Weirton Heights, WV
Federated Art
Traveling from Barrackville to Weirton Heights covers 104.3 miles and takes approximately 2 hours and 8 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it doesn't require an overnight stay or a complex itinerary. You should budget about $17 for fuel to complete the journey, making it a relatively affordable excursion within West Virginia. By utilizing the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, the Southern Beltway, and US 22, you will navigate through the state's southeastern landscape efficiently. Because the drive is straightforward, it is an ideal option if you are looking for a practical, no-fuss 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
52.2 miles from Barrackville, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
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Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. While about 23% of your journey consists of highway travel, the rest of the trip involves navigating winding, local roads. Your longest stretch of uninterrupted driving occurs on the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, spanning 60.9 miles before the character of the road begins to shift. Transitioning between these segments keeps the experience dynamic rather than monotonous. Prepare for a mix of fast-paced highway stretches and more technical driving segments that define the personality of this 104-mile trek.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
787 ft
Total Descent
527 ft
Highest Point
1,201 ft
~104.3 mi in
Elevation Range
261 ft
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Barrackville, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is easy. At 2h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Barrackville, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Barrackville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Adams Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jefferson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Merchant Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Park Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grafton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 79 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Barrackville, WV and Weirton Heights, WV.
Start on Pike Street
Continue on Barrackville Road
Turn left
Turn left onto Adams Street
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
Turn left onto Merchant Street
Continue on East Park Avenue
Turn right onto Grafton Road
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
Take the exit slight right toward PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport
Continue on PA Tpke 576 West
Continue on Southern Beltway
Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Pittsburgh, Weirton
Turn left onto PA Tpke 576 East, US 22 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Weirton
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward WV 105: Colliers Way
Keep slight right
Turn straight onto Colliers Way
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
Arrive at your destination
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around local traffic patterns. You won't need to schedule formal stops given the 2-hour duration, but staying alert during the turn-heavy sections is essential for a smooth arrival. Make sure your tank is ready for the $17 fuel expense before you head out to avoid mid-trip errands. Because the route relies heavily on the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway for its longest segment, keep an eye on your speedometer during that stretch to maintain consistent progress. Ultimately, the lack of mandatory stops means you can focus on a steady pace to reach Weirton Heights comfortably.
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.2 miles or 1h 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 1h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Weirton Heights, WV than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Barrackville, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Barrackville, WV
This is one driving day of about 104.3 miles and 2h 8m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.2 mi from Barrackville, WV · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
52 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
Meal breakThe midpoint is around 52.2 miles from Barrackville, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Weirton Heights, WV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Weirton Heights, WV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$16.31 one way
$32.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $17.83 | $35.67 |
| premium | $4.70 | $19.30 | $38.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.03 | $46.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.95 | $5.01 |
| Efficient EV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.13 | $4.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.7 | 0 | $14.60 | $6.68 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Barrackville on Tuesday
Local time
4:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Weirton Heights on Tuesday
Local time
4:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Partly Cloudy
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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