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Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
99 mi
159 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
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, WV
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If you are planning to travel from Barrackville to Weirton, expect a 99-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 9 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay to complete comfortably. You can anticipate a fuel budget of approximately $16, making it a relatively affordable route within West Virginia. Because the drive is straightforward and manageable, you have the flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal schedule. While the route remains entirely within the Southeast region of the state, the transition from Barrackville to Weirton offers a consistent experience for those looking to navigate between these two points efficiently.
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
49.5 miles from Barrackville, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
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Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only about 4% of this 99-mile trip consists of major highway driving, so you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local roads like Washington Pike and Commerce Street. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 61.9 miles you spend on the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, which provides the most consistent portion of the journey. The experience is far from a monotonous interstate grind; instead, you should prepare for a technical drive that requires steady navigation through varied road conditions. It is a practical, hands-on route that keeps you engaged from start to finish.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,001 ft
Total Descent
1,191 ft
Highest Point
1,226 ft
~41.3 mi in
Elevation Range
549 ft
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in near I 79 / Senator Jennings Randolph Highway.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 99 miles you will encounter 10 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 4.8 miles (I 79 / Senator Jennings Randolph Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.9 miles (East Wylie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Merge onto I 79 / Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto PA 18 / Jefferson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 61.9 mi | 1h 8m |
| Washington Pike | 18 mi | 26m |
| Commerce Street | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| WV 2 | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| US 250 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Park Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Barrackville, WV and Weirton, WV.
Start on CR 250/32
Continue on CR 250/32
Turn left onto US 250
Turn left onto US 19; US 250
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
Turn left onto WV 310
Continue on WV 310
Turn right onto WV 310
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 79
Take the exit
Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue
Turn right onto PA 18
Continue on PA 844
Continue on PA 844
Continue on PA 844
Turn straight onto WV 27
Turn right onto WV 2
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
Arrive at destination
Since this route involves zero scheduled stops and covers just over two hours of driving, you have significant flexibility to depart whenever it best fits your day. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the local roads means travel times can fluctuate, so build in a little extra cushion if you have a firm arrival time in Weirton. Because you will be spending most of your time on local thoroughfares rather than major highways, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave Barrackville to avoid hunting for stations along the more rural stretches. A smart strategy for this trip is to treat the 61.9-mile segment on the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway as your primary opportunity to maintain a steady pace before you transition into the more technical local roads.
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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.5 miles or 59m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Weirton, 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 99 miles and 2h 9m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.5 mi from Barrackville, WV · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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.
The midpoint is around 49.5 miles from Barrackville, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Senator Jennings Randolph Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.9 miles.
The final approach into Weirton, 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, WV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$15.48 one way
$30.96 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $16.93 | $33.85 |
| premium | $4.70 | $18.32 | $36.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.86 | $43.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.40 | $4.75 |
| Efficient EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.66 | $3.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.6 | 0 | $13.86 | $6.34 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
4:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Weirton on Tuesday
Local time
4:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Partly Cloudy
52°F
Mina, NY
50 mi in
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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