Trip from Fairlea, WV to Weirton, WV

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 25m

Distance

257.1 mi

414 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

18 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 12m ★

6 AM

5h 26m

8 AM

5h 52m

10 AM

5h 35m

12 PM

5h 32m

3 PM

5h 36m

5 PM

5h 51m

8 PM

5h 17m

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 Fairlea, WV to Weirton, WV covers 257.1 miles and takes about 5h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, US 19, WV 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 140.3 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.20 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

128.6 miles from Fairlea, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 25m. Total distance: 257.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 25m drive with frequent turns across 257.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 140.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 84.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 257.1 miles you will encounter 15 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 84.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 224.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 225 miles (East Wylie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

84.2 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in

Take the exit toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg

224.8 mi into trip | ~4h 34m in

Take the exit toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 17 Toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue

225 mi into trip | ~4h 35m in | East Wylie Avenue

Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

225.2 mi into trip | ~4h 36m in | PA 18 / Jefferson Avenue

Turn right onto PA 18 / Jefferson Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

254.6 mi into trip | ~5h 20m 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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway	140.3 mi	2h 32m
US 19	27.4 mi	32m
WV 20	18.7 mi	32m
Washington Pike	18 mi	26m
I 64	12.9 mi	13m
Canvas-Nettie Road	11.4 mi	20m
US 60	10 mi	14m
Commerce Street	8.3 mi	11m

Longest stretch: Senator Jennings Randolph Highway — 140.3 mi, about 2h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on CR 37/4

67 ft · 9 sec · West Anderson Street

Turn left onto US 219

1.5 mi · 2 min · Seneca Trail

Continue on US 219

1.8 mi · 2 min · South Jefferson Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Merge onto I 64

13 mi · 13 min · I 64

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward US 60: Sam Black Church

Turn right onto US 60

10.0 mi · 14 min · US 60

Turn right onto WV 20

19 mi · 32 min · WV 20

At end of road, turn left onto WV 39

11 mi · 20 min · Canvas-Nettie Road

Turn right onto US 19

27 mi · 32 min · US 19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg

Merge onto I 79; US 19

140 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min

Exit 17 Toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue

0.1 mi · 28 sec · East Wylie Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto PA 18

1.5 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 844

8.0 mi · 11 min · Washington Pike

Continue on PA 844

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Continue on PA 844

10 mi · 14 min · Washington Pike

Turn straight onto WV 27

0.5 mi · 48 sec · 10th Street

Turn right onto WV 2

8.3 mi · 11 min · Commerce Street

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 128.6 miles from Fairlea, WV, or about 2h 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140.3 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 57 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 128.6 miles or 2h 49m 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 19m

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 Fairlea, 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 Fairlea, WV

This is one driving day of about 257.1 miles and 5h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Fairlea, 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 Senator Jennings Randolph Highway for about 140.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 128.6 mi from Fairlea, WV · 2h 49m into the drive

city in Upshur County, West Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Buckhannon, WV

129 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

Summersville, WV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Buckhannon, WV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 129.3 miles from Fairlea, 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Stancati's Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sutton, West Virginia

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 91.8

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+13047655000

Visit website

Bob Evans

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

1.4 mi

Del Sol

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lewisburg, West Virginia

1.6 mi

Stancati's Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 91.8

Sutton, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+13047655000

Visit website

Bob Evans

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 202

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17248521133

Visit website

Del Sol

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Lewisburg, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13046451717

Visit website

Plaza Azteca Méxican Restaurant | Washington

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 220.4

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17245034781

Visit website

Woods & Waters Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 91.8

Sutton, West Virginia

Hours: 5–10 pm

+13047655055

Bob Evans

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 220.4

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17242288899

Visit website

Tudor's Biscuit World

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour Inexpensiv

Lewisburg, West Virginia

Hours: 5:30 am–7 pm

+13047932022

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 220.4

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+17242012903

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 91.8

Sutton, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 202

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 220.4

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 220.4

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336224743

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 220.4

Washington, Pennsylvania

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 91.8

Sutton, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Greenspot Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 183.7

Morgantown, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 55.1

Summersville, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

The Wow Factory

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 183.7

Star City, West Virginia

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+13045992969

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

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...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 53.2

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.20 one way

$80.41 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 90 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$43.96	$87.92
premium	$4.70	$47.58	$95.17
diesel	$5.61	$56.76	$113.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 90 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

18 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Greenspot Charging Station

Morgantown, West Virginia

Other

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

Blink

1 DCFC

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

Washington, Pennsylvania

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Washington, Pennsylvania

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Sutton, West Virginia

Tesla

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Washington, Pennsylvania

Other

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Morgantown, West Virginia

EV Connect

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Fairmont, West Virginia

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 6 Other: 5 Blink: 3 Tesla: 2 EV Connect: 1 EVgo: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	77.1	0	$27.00	$12.34
Efficient EV	64.3	0	$22.50	$10.28
EV Truck/SUV	102.8	1	$35.99	$16.45

Gas CO2

90 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Fairlea, WV

Night in Fairlea on Thursday

Local time

9:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Weirton, WV

Night in Weirton on Thursday

Local time

9:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°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

26 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 25m 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 Fairlea, WV to Weirton, WV covers 257.1 miles and takes about 5h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, US 19, WV 20. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 128.6 miles from Fairlea, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.20 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.