Origin
Boaz, WV
Evening in Boaz on Tuesday
Local time
6:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boaz, WV to Weirton, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
120.7 mi
194 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 14m
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6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boaz, WV
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Weirton, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Boaz, WV to Weirton, WV covers 120.7 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 77, Cadiz Road, US 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.6 miles on I 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
60.4 miles from Boaz, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Boaz, WV to Weirton, WV covers 120.7 miles and takes about 2h 23m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 48.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,210 ft
642 ft
Total Climb
912 ft
Total Descent
812 ft
Highest Point
1,210 ft
~103.5 mi in
Elevation Range
568 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 21/2.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 120.7 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (CR 21/2): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (WV 14 / Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 21/2
Turn right onto CR 21/2
Navigation decision point
5
4.6 mi into trip
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~7m in
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WV 14 / Highland Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto WV 14 / Highland Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
6 mi into trip
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~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 77: Marietta
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 77: Marietta
8
54.9 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward US 22: Cambridge, Cadiz
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 47
Toward US 22: Cambridge, Cadiz
6
118.1 mi into trip
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~2h 18m in
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WV 2
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 2
Toward WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
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 Boaz, WV to Weirton, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Cadiz along the way.
Cadiz
54.9 mi in
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~1h 2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 48.6 mi | 52m |
| Cadiz Road | 20.6 mi | 23m |
| US 22 | 17.3 mi | 19m |
| Cadiz-Piedmont Road | 16.5 mi | 22m |
| Cadiz-Steubenville Road | 8.6 mi | 11m |
| Williams Highway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| WV 2 | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Highland Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 48.6 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boaz, WV and Weirton, WV.
1
Start on CR 21/13
77 ft
·
5 sec
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CR 21/13
2
Turn right onto CR 21/2
499 ft
·
28 sec
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CR 21/2
3
Turn left onto WV 14
4.5 mi
·
6 min
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Williams Highway
4
At end of road, turn right onto WV 14
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Avenue
5
Enter roundabout onto WV 14
165 ft
·
2 sec
·
WV 14
6
Continue on WV 14
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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WV 14
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 77: Marietta
8
Merge onto I 77
49 mi
·
52 min
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I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 47
Toward US 22: Cambridge, Cadiz
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
129 ft
·
5 sec
11
Turn right onto US 22
21 mi
·
23 min
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Cadiz Road
12
Continue on US 22; SR 800
17 mi
·
22 min
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Cadiz-Piedmont Road
13
Continue on US 22; US 250
8.6 mi
·
11 min
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Cadiz-Steubenville Road
14
Continue on US 22
16 mi
·
17 min
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US 22
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 22
16
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
WV 2
Exit 2
Toward WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
17
Arrive at destination
WV 2
Trip Plan
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 60.4 miles from Boaz, WV, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.6 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.4 miles or 1h 8m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Weirton, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Boaz, 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 Boaz, WV
This is one driving day of about 120.7 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Boaz, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 77 for about 48.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.4 mi from Boaz, WV · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.4 miles from Boaz, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Weirton, WV
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.87 one way
$37.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $20.64 | $41.28 |
| premium | $4.70 | $22.34 | $44.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.65 | $53.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.67 | $5.79 |
| Efficient EV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.56 | $4.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.3 | 0 | $16.90 | $7.72 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Weirton, WV
Evening in Weirton on Tuesday
Local time
6:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Mechanicsburg, PA
60 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 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
2h 23m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Boaz, WV to Weirton, WV covers 120.7 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, Cadiz Road, US 22. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.4 miles from Boaz, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 120.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 21/2): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (WV 14 / Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
On the drive from Boaz, WV to Weirton, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Cadiz along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 642 ft to 1,210 ft elevation with about 912 ft of total climbing.
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