Origin
Despard, WV
Afternoon in Despard on Tuesday
Local time
4:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Despard, WV to Weirton, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 6m
Distance
113.5 mi
183 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 57m
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6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weirton, WV
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Trip Overview
This 113.5-mile drive from Despard to Weirton, West Virginia, is estimated to take about 2 hours and 6 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, it's a local route with a moderate fuel cost of around $18. You'll primarily navigate via Meadowbrook Road, Johnson Avenue, and the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. Given its relatively short duration and turn-heavy profile, this route is best suited for those who prefer a more engaged driving experience over long, straight highways. It's a straightforward journey entirely within the Southeast region of West Virginia.
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
56.8 miles from Despard, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway segments contributing to the overall journey. The absence of high-speed roads means you'll be navigating a more intimate network of local roads, including Meadowbrook Road, Johnson Avenue, and the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. While there's no longest uninterrupted stretch to note due to the frequent turns, the character of the drive is consistent throughout. This isn't a route for cruising; it requires your attention as you transition between various local thoroughfares.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Meadowbrook Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Despard, WV to Weirton, WV is easy. At 2h 6m 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 Despard, WV to Weirton, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Meadowbrook Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Johnson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PA 18 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Wylie Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jefferson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Meadowbrook Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Despard, WV and Weirton, WV.
1
Start on Murphys Run Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Murphys Run Road
2
Turn right onto Meadowbrook Road
410 ft
·
10 sec
·
Meadowbrook Road
3
Continue on Johnson Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Johnson Avenue
4
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
77 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
6
Take the exit slight right toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 18: Jefferson Avenue
7
Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Wylie Avenue
8
Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
9
Continue on Washington Pike
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Washington Pike
10
Continue on East Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
11
Continue on Washington Pike
10 mi
·
14 min
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Washington Pike
12
Turn straight onto 10th Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
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10th Street
13
Turn right onto Commerce Street
8.3 mi
·
11 min
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Commerce Street
14
Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
2.6 mi
·
5 min
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WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
15
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
For this 113.5-mile drive, consider departing in the morning to make the most of your day, as it's comfortably manageable in under 3 hours. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps around the halfway point to stretch your legs. The fuel cost is estimated at $18, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you set off. A practical tip for this turn-heavy route: pay close attention to your GPS or navigation system, as frequent turns on local roads can easily lead to missed exits if you're not focused.
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 56.8 miles from Despard, WV, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.8 miles or 1h 3m 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 43m
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 Despard, 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 Despard, WV
This is one driving day of about 113.5 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Despard, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.8 mi from Despard, WV · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
57 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.
Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
Meal breakThe midpoint is around 56.8 miles from Despard, 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
$17.75 one way
$35.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $19.41 | $38.81 |
| premium | $4.70 | $21.01 | $42.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.06 | $50.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.92 | $5.45 |
| Efficient EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.93 | $4.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.89 | $7.26 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Weirton on Tuesday
Local time
4:30 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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 6m 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 Despard, WV to Weirton, WV covers 113.5 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Meadowbrook Road, Johnson Avenue, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.8 miles from Despard, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.75 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.
The drive from Despard, WV to Weirton, WV is easy. At 2h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Despard, WV to Weirton, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Despard, WV to Weirton, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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