This 110.3-mile drive from Grafton to Weirton Heights, West Virginia, is a manageable 2-hour and 12-minute trip, making it an ideal day trip. You'll navigate a mix of roads, including Senator Jennings Randolph Highway and US 22, with a total highway share of 21%. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $17. As both your starting and ending points are within the Southeast region of West Virginia, you'll remain in familiar territory throughout. This route offers a straightforward journey, perfect for a single day's adventure without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.1 miles from Grafton, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 110.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 110.3-mile excursion. While 21% of the route is on highways, much of the journey involves navigating local roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 48.5 miles on the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, offering a sustained period of driving before transitioning. This road profile suggests a driving experience that requires attention to turns and local road conditions rather than a high-speed, monotonous interstate cruise. The character of the drive will likely shift as you move between the highway portions and the more intricate local segments.
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 48.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 71.6 miles in near I 79.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 110.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 71.6 miles (I 79): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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71.6 mi into trip|~1h 21m in|I 79
Take the exit onto I 79 toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 18
Toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
7
82.6 mi into trip|~1h 36m in
Take the exit toward PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49
Toward PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh Intern...
8
96.2 mi into trip|~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward US 22: Pittsburgh, Weirton
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 6
Toward US 22: Pittsburgh, Weirton
8
96.7 mi into trip|~1h 52m in
Turn left toward PA Tpke 576 East, US 22 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Weirton
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward PA Tpke 576 East, US 22 West: Washington...
7
108.7 mi into trip|~2h 9m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Grafton, WV and Weirton Heights, WV, road signs point toward Pa Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport, Pa Tpke 576 West, Weirton and Pa Tpke 576 East.
Pa Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport
82.6 mi in|~1h 36m
Pa Tpke 576 West
82.9 mi in|~1h 36m
Weirton
96.2 mi in|~1h 51m
Pa Tpke 576 East
96.7 mi in|~1h 52m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
48.5 mi
54m
Southern Beltway
13 mi
13m
US 22
11.2 mi
15m
I 79
11.1 mi
15m
Grafton Road
10.4 mi
12m
Victory Avenue
10.1 mi
11m
Pennsylvania Avenue
1 mi
1m
Lincoln Street
0.7 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
— 48.5 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grafton, WV and Weirton Heights, WV.
1
Start on Saint John Street
34 ft·6 sec·Saint John Street
2
Turn left onto US 119
0.4 mi·26 sec·East Main Street
3
Continue on US 119
0.7 mi·48 sec·Lincoln Street
4
Continue on US 119
10 mi·11 min·Victory Avenue
5
Continue on US 119
10 mi·12 min·Grafton Road
6
Turn left
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward I 68 West
7
Merge onto I 68
0.4 mi·27 sec·I 68
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·39 sec
Toward I-79 N: Washington
9
Merge onto I 79
49 mi·54 min·Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
10
Take the exit onto I 79
11 mi·15 min·I 79
Exit 18Toward I 79 North: PittsburghUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 49Toward PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International AirportUse the slight right lane.
12
Continue on this road
0.4 mi·46 sec·this road
Exit 49BToward PA Tpke 576 West
13
Continue on PA Tpke 576
13 mi·13 min·Southern Beltway
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 6Toward US 22: Pittsburgh, WeirtonUse the slight right lane.
15
Turn left
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward PA Tpke 576 East, US 22 West: Washington Pennsylvania, WeirtonUse the left lane.
16
Merge onto US 22
11 mi·15 min·US 22
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward WV 105: Colliers Way
18
Keep slight right at fork
161 ft·5 sec
Use the right lane.
19
Turn straight onto WV 105
0.5 mi·1 min·Colliers Way
20
Turn left onto WV 105
1.0 mi·1 min·Pennsylvania Avenue
21
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 105
45 ft·0 sec·Pennsylvania Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
WV 105
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 12-minute duration, this route is well-suited for a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for flexibility. While there are no specific 'stops' noted, you'll want to be mindful of fuel, especially during the 48.5-mile stretch on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. The estimated $17 fuel cost should be factored into your budget. Keep an eye on road signs for turns, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile indicates frequent changes in direction. With a short travel time, you have the advantage of not needing to rush, so enjoy the journey at a comfortable pace.
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 55.1 miles from Grafton, WV, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.5 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 24 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.1 miles or 1h 2m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Weirton Heights, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Grafton, 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 Grafton, WV
This is one driving day of about 110.3 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Grafton, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway for about 48.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.1 mi from Grafton, WV
· 1h 2m into the drive
The midpoint is around 55.1 miles from Grafton, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Weirton Heights, WV
The final approach into Weirton Heights, 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 Heights, WV.
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
Plaza Azteca Méxican Restaurant | Washington
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Washington, Pennsylvania
Around the midpoint, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 70.9
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.25 one way
$34.50 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$18.86
$37.72
premium
$4.70
$20.41
$40.83
diesel
$5.61
$24.35
$48.71
Estimated Tolls: $0.91
Southern Beltway
(13 mi)$0.91
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
$17
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.1
0
$11.58
$5.29
Efficient EV
27.6
0
$9.65
$4.41
EV Truck/SUV
44.1
0
$15.44
$7.06
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Grafton, WV
Night
in Grafton on Friday
Local time
11:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Weirton Heights, WV
Night
in Weirton Heights on Friday
Local time
11:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
20 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 12m 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 Grafton, WV to Weirton Heights, WV covers 110.3 miles and takes about 2h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Southern Beltway, US 22. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.1 miles from Grafton, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.25 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 is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 110.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 71.6 miles (I 79): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Grafton, WV and Weirton Heights, WV, road signs point toward Pa Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport, Pa Tpke 576 West, Weirton and Pa Tpke 576 East.
