The drive from Ravenswood, WV to Weirton, WV covers 146.5 miles and takes about 2h 58m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WV 2, SR 7, North State Rt. 2 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.7 miles on WV 2.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.91 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.3 miles from Ravenswood, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 23m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 58m. Total distance: 146.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The drive from Ravenswood, WV to Weirton, WV covers 146.5 miles and takes about 2h 58m, 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 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WV 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 36.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 37.1 miles in near WV 2.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 58m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 37.1 miles (WV 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.5 miles (WV 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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37.1 mi into trip|~41m in|WV 2
Take the exit onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North P...
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37.5 mi into trip|~42m 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...
5
106.9 mi into trip|~2h 3m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
142.7 mi into trip|~2h 51m in|North 7th Street
Turn right onto North 7th Street
Navigation decision point
6
143.9 mi into trip|~2h 53m 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 Ravenswood, WV to Weirton, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Parkersburg along the way.
Parkersburg
37.1 mi in|~41m|via WV 2
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
WV 2
36.7 mi
42m
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
Emerson Avenue
5 mi
5m
Wells Street
5 mi
5m
Vine Street
4.3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
WV 2
— 36.7 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ravenswood, WV and Weirton, WV.
1
Start on Walnut Street
53 ft·7 sec·Walnut Street
2
Turn left onto WV 68
0.6 mi·1 min·Washington Street
3
Continue on US 33
0.4 mi·49 sec·US 33
4
Turn left onto US 33; WV 2
2.4 mi·3 min·US 33; WV 2
5
Turn left onto WV 2
34 mi·36 min·WV 2
6
Take the exit onto WV 2
0.4 mi·47 sec·WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
7
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
136 ft·3 sec·WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
8
Continue on WV 2
5.0 mi·5 min·Emerson Avenue
9
Continue on WV 2
12 mi·13 min·State Route 2
10
Continue on WV 2
17 mi·19 min·2nd Street
11
Turn right onto WV 2
5.0 mi·5 min·Wells Street
12
Continue on WV 2
4.3 mi·4 min·Vine Street
13
Continue on WV 2
2.0 mi·2 min·3rd Street
14
Continue on WV 2
1.3 mi·1 min·North State Route 2
15
Continue on WV 2
22 mi·27 min·North State Rt. 2
16
Turn left onto WV 2 Spur
0.4 mi·30 sec·12th Street
17
Continue on SR 872
0.3 mi·27 sec·SR 872
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
19
Continue on SR 7
34 mi·44 min·SR 7
20
Turn left onto Slack Street
519 ft·14 sec·Slack Street
21
Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 mi·2 min·South 4th Street
22
Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
0.3 mi·38 sec·Franklin Avenue
23
Turn right onto North 7th Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·North 7th Street
24
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
25
Merge onto US 22
0.9 mi·1 min·Veterans Memorial Bridge
26
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
2.6 mi·5 min·WV 2
Exit 2Toward WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
27
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.3 miles from Ravenswood, WV, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.7 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 32 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.3 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 21m
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 Ravenswood, 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 Ravenswood, WV
This is one driving day of about 146.5 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Ravenswood, 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 WV 2 for about 36.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.3 mi from Ravenswood, WV
· 1h 23m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.91 one way
$45.82 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$25.05
$50.10
premium
$4.70
$27.11
$54.23
diesel
$5.61
$32.35
$64.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.9
0
$15.38
$7.03
Efficient EV
36.6
0
$12.82
$5.86
EV Truck/SUV
58.6
0
$20.51
$9.38
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Ravenswood, WV
Evening
in Ravenswood on Friday
Local time
7:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Weirton, WV
Evening
in Weirton on Friday
Local time
7:07 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
21 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 58m 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 Ravenswood, WV to Weirton, WV covers 146.5 miles and takes about 2h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WV 2, SR 7, North State Rt. 2. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.3 miles from Ravenswood, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.91 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 58m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 37.1 miles (WV 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.5 miles (WV 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Ravenswood, WV to Weirton, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Parkersburg along the way.
