The drive from Saint Albans, WV to Weirton Heights, WV covers 203.3 miles and takes about 4h 3m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 77, SR 7, North State Rt. 2 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.4 miles on I 77.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.79 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
101.7 miles from Saint Albans, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 55m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 3m. Total distance: 203.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 3m highway drive covering 203.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 77 and SR 7. The longest continuous stretch is about 78.4 miles on I 77.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 78.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and SR 7. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 60/14 / 6th Avenue.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 203.3 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 0.1 miles (CR 60/14 / 6th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|CR 60/14 / 6th Avenue
Turn right onto CR 60/14 / 6th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
4.2 mi into trip|~7m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
12.7 mi into trip|~18m in
Take the exit toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
5
14.6 mi into trip|~20m in|I 77
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77 toward I 77 North: Parkersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg
6
91.9 mi into trip|~1h 43m 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...
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 Saint Albans, WV to Weirton Heights, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Parkersburg along the way.
Parkersburg
91.5 mi in|~1h 43m|via WV 2
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 77
78.4 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
I 64
8.2 mi
9m
Emerson Avenue
5 mi
5m
Wells Street
5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 78.4 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Albans, WV and Weirton Heights, WV.
1
Start on CR 6/16
311 ft·10 sec·Pennsylvania Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 60/14
355 ft·19 sec·6th Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 6/6
0.3 mi·43 sec·3rd Street
4
Continue on The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge
0.2 mi·40 sec·The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge
5
Continue on Center Street
478 ft·16 sec·Center Street
6
Turn right onto WV 25
3.1 mi·4 min·1st Avenue South
7
Continue on WV 25
0.1 mi·9 sec·WV 25
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
10
Merge onto I 64
8.2 mi·9 min·I 64
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·30 sec
Toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
12
Merge onto I 77
1.5 mi·1 min·I 77
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
77 mi·1 hr 22 min·I 77
Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg
14
Take the exit onto WV 2
0.4 mi·47 sec·WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
15
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
136 ft·3 sec·WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
16
Continue on WV 2
5.0 mi·5 min·Emerson Avenue
17
Continue on WV 2
12 mi·13 min·State Route 2
18
Continue on WV 2
17 mi·19 min·2nd Street
19
Turn right onto WV 2
5.0 mi·5 min·Wells Street
20
Continue on WV 2
4.3 mi·4 min·Vine Street
21
Continue on WV 2
2.0 mi·2 min·3rd Street
22
Continue on WV 2
1.3 mi·1 min·North State Route 2
23
Continue on WV 2
22 mi·27 min·North State Rt. 2
24
Turn left onto WV 2 Spur
0.4 mi·30 sec·12th Street
25
Continue on SR 872
0.3 mi·27 sec·SR 872
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
27
Continue on SR 7
34 mi·44 min·SR 7
28
Turn left onto Slack Street
519 ft·14 sec·Slack Street
29
Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 mi·2 min·South 4th Street
30
Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
0.3 mi·38 sec·Franklin Avenue
31
Turn right onto North 7th Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·North 7th Street
32
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
33
Merge onto US 22
0.9 mi·1 min·Veterans Memorial Bridge
34
Keep slight left at fork onto US 22
3.5 mi·4 min·US 22
35
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward CR 13: Three Springs Drive
36
Keep slight right at fork
352 ft·10 sec
37
Turn straight onto CR 13
0.7 mi·1 min·Three Springs Drive
38
At end of road, turn right onto CR 507
0.6 mi·1 min·Cove Road
39
Turn sharp left onto WV 105
45 ft·0 sec·Pennsylvania Avenue
40
Arrive at destination
WV 105
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 101.7 miles from Saint Albans, WV, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.4 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 45 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.7 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 12m
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 Saint Albans, 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 Saint Albans, WV
This is one driving day of about 203.3 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Saint Albans, 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 I 77 for about 78.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101.7 mi from Saint Albans, WV
· 1h 55m into the drive
The midpoint is around 101.7 miles from Saint Albans, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.4 miles.
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
Fortune Pavilion
4.1
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Charleston, West Virginia
Near the start, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Inexpensiv
mile 14.5
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.79 one way
$63.58 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$34.76
$69.52
premium
$4.70
$37.63
$75.25
diesel
$5.61
$44.89
$89.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61
0
$21.35
$9.76
Efficient EV
50.8
0
$17.79
$8.13
EV Truck/SUV
81.3
1
$28.46
$13.01
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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
Saint Albans, WV
Late night
in Saint Albans on Friday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Weirton Heights, WV
Late night
in Weirton Heights on Friday
Local time
2:00 AM
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
1 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
4h 3m 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 Saint Albans, WV to Weirton Heights, WV covers 203.3 miles and takes about 4h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, SR 7, North State Rt. 2. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.7 miles from Saint Albans, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.79 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 203.3 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 0.1 miles (CR 60/14 / 6th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Saint Albans, WV to Weirton Heights, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Parkersburg along the way.
