Trip from Brush Fork, WV to Weirton, WV

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Drive Time

5h 51m

Distance

294.9 mi

475 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 38m ★

6 AM

5h 51m

8 AM

6h 18m

10 AM

6h 0m

12 PM

5h 58m

3 PM

6h 2m

5 PM

6h 16m

8 PM

5h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Brush Fork, WV to Weirton, WV covers 294.9 miles and takes about 5h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Virginia Turnpike, I 77, SR 7 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.3 miles on West Virginia Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.12 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

147.5 miles from Brush Fork, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 5h 51m highway drive covering 294.9 miles, with most of the trip on West Virginia Turnpike and I 77. The longest continuous stretch is about 91.3 miles on West Virginia Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West Virginia Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 91.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Virginia Turnpike and I 77. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Charcoal Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 294.9 miles you will encounter 20 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 0.2 miles (Charcoal Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (WV 123 / Brushfork Road): Navigation decision point; at 106.8 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Charcoal Street

Turn right onto Charcoal Street

Navigation decision point

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | WV 123 / Brushfork Road

Turn right onto WV 123 / Brushfork Road

Navigation decision point

106.8 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in | I 77

Keep slight right at fork onto I 77 toward I 77 North: Parkersburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg

185.9 mi into trip | ~3h 35m 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...

292.3 mi into trip | ~5h 46m in | 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 Brush Fork, WV to Weirton, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Parkersburg along the way.

Parkersburg

185.6 mi in | ~3h 34m | via WV 2

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Virginia Turnpike	91.3 mi	1h 45m
I 77	78.7 mi	1h 24m
SR 7	34.1 mi	44m
North State Rt. 2	22.4 mi	27m
2nd Street	16.9 mi	19m
State Route 2	11.7 mi	13m
Big Laurel Highway	7 mi	8m
Airport Road	6.1 mi	10m

Longest stretch: West Virginia Turnpike — 91.3 mi, about 1h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brush Fork, WV and Weirton, WV.

Start on CR 11

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Old Bramwell Road

Turn right onto Charcoal Street

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Charcoal Street

Turn right onto WV 123

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Brushfork Road

Continue on WV 123

6.1 mi · 10 min · Airport Road

At end of road, turn left onto WV 123

1.4 mi · 2 min · WV 123

Turn right onto WV 123

449 ft · 11 sec · WV 123

Turn left onto US 19; US 460

7.0 mi · 8 min · Big Laurel Highway

Turn left

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Merge onto I 77

91 mi · 1 hr 45 min · West Virginia Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 77

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 77

Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 77

77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · I 77

Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg

Take the exit onto WV 2

0.4 mi · 47 sec · WV 2

Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2

136 ft · 3 sec · WV 2

Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

Continue on WV 2

5.0 mi · 5 min · Emerson Avenue

Continue on WV 2

12 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

Continue on WV 2

17 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

Turn right onto WV 2

5.0 mi · 5 min · Wells Street

Continue on WV 2

4.3 mi · 4 min · Vine Street

Continue on WV 2

2.0 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

Continue on WV 2

1.3 mi · 1 min · North State Route 2

Continue on WV 2

22 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2

Turn left onto WV 2 Spur

0.4 mi · 30 sec · 12th Street

Continue on SR 872

0.3 mi · 27 sec · SR 872

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Continue on SR 7

34 mi · 44 min · SR 7

Turn left onto Slack Street

519 ft · 14 sec · Slack Street

Turn right onto South 4th Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Franklin Avenue

Turn right onto North 7th Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · North 7th Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Merge onto US 22

0.9 mi · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Bridge

Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2

2.6 mi · 5 min · WV 2

Exit 2 Toward WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton

Arrive at destination

WV 2

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 147.5 miles from Brush Fork, WV, or about 2h 53m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.3 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 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 147.5 miles or 2h 53m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Weirton, WV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Brush Fork, 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 Brush Fork, WV

This is one driving day of about 294.9 miles and 5h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brush Fork, 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 West Virginia Turnpike for about 91.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 147.5 mi from Brush Fork, WV · 2h 53m into the drive

suburb in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Meads, KY

147 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

Meads, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wellston, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 147.5 miles from Brush Fork, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before West Virginia Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.3 miles.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gauley River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River cont...

22 mi from route ~56 min detour Free near mile 81.4

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.12 one way

$92.23 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 103 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$50.42	$100.85
premium	$4.70	$54.58	$109.16
diesel	$5.61	$65.11	$130.22

Estimated Tolls: $6.39

West Virginia Turnpike (91.3 mi) $6.39

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$46

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 103.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	88.5	1	$30.96	$14.16
Efficient EV	73.7	0	$25.80	$11.80
EV Truck/SUV	118	1	$41.29	$18.87

Gas CO2

103 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Brush Fork, WV

Evening in Brush Fork on Tuesday

Local time

7:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Weirton, WV

Evening in Weirton on Tuesday

Local time

7:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 51m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Brush Fork, WV to Weirton, WV covers 294.9 miles and takes about 5h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Virginia Turnpike, I 77, SR 7. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 147.5 miles from Brush Fork, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.12 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.