Origin
Spencer, WV
Late night in Spencer on Friday
Local time
1:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Trip from Spencer, WV to Weirton Heights, WV
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
3h 30m
Distance
160.6 mi
259 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 18m
★
6 AM
3h 31m
8 AM
3h 55m
10 AM
3h 39m
12 PM
3h 37m
3 PM
3h 41m
5 PM
3h 54m
8 PM
3h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spencer, WV
Rafid Tahmid
Weirton Heights, WV
Federated Art
Trip Overview
The drive from Spencer, WV to Weirton Heights, WV covers 160.6 miles and takes about 3h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 7, Parkersburg Road, North State Rt. 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.1 miles on SR 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.11 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
80.3 miles from Spencer, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 30m. Total distance: 160.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Spencer, WV to Weirton Heights, WV covers 160.6 miles and takes about 3h 30m, 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 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 33 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 160.6 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: near the start (US 33 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (WV 14 / Locust Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 48.8 miles (WV 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 33 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 33 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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WV 14 / Locust Avenue
Turn right onto WV 14 / Locust Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
48.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
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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...
6
49.2 mi into trip
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~1h 11m in
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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
118.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 32m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
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 Spencer, WV to Weirton Heights, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Parkersburg along the way.
Parkersburg
48.8 mi in
|
~1h 10m
|
via WV 2
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 7 | 34.1 mi | 44m |
| Parkersburg Road | 25.6 mi | 37m |
| North State Rt. 2 | 22.4 mi | 27m |
| 2nd Street | 16.9 mi | 19m |
| Juliana Street | 13.1 mi | 20m |
| State Route 2 | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| I 77 | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| Emerson Avenue | 5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
SR 7
— 34.1 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spencer, WV and Weirton Heights, WV.
1
Start on Market Street
35 ft
·
5 sec
·
Market Street
2
Turn right onto US 33
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto WV 14
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Locust Avenue
4
Continue on WV 14
26 mi
·
37 min
·
Parkersburg Road
5
Turn left onto WV 14
13 mi
·
20 min
·
Juliana Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
7
Merge onto I 77; WV 2
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
I 77; WV 2
8
Take the exit onto WV 2
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
9
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
136 ft
·
3 sec
·
WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
10
Continue on WV 2
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Emerson Avenue
11
Continue on WV 2
12 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 2
12
Continue on WV 2
17 mi
·
19 min
·
2nd Street
13
Turn right onto WV 2
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Wells Street
14
Continue on WV 2
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Vine Street
15
Continue on WV 2
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
3rd Street
16
Continue on WV 2
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Route 2
17
Continue on WV 2
22 mi
·
27 min
·
North State Rt. 2
18
Turn left onto WV 2 Spur
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
12th Street
19
Continue on SR 872
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
SR 872
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
21
Continue on SR 7
34 mi
·
44 min
·
SR 7
22
Turn left onto Slack Street
519 ft
·
14 sec
·
Slack Street
23
Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South 4th Street
24
Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Franklin Avenue
25
Turn right onto North 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
North 7th Street
26
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
27
Merge onto US 22
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Bridge
28
Keep slight left at fork onto US 22
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US 22
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward CR 13: Three Springs Drive
30
Keep slight right at fork
352 ft
·
10 sec
31
Turn straight onto CR 13
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Three Springs Drive
32
At end of road, turn right onto CR 507
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cove Road
33
Turn sharp left onto WV 105
45 ft
·
0 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
34
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 80.3 miles from Spencer, WV, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.1 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 35 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.3 miles or 1h 46m 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 49m
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 Spencer, 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 Spencer, WV
This is one driving day of about 160.6 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Spencer, 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 SR 7 for about 34.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.3 mi from Spencer, WV · 1h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80.3 miles from Spencer, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.11 one way
$50.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $27.46 | $54.92 |
| premium | $4.70 | $29.72 | $59.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.46 | $70.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.2 | 0 | $16.86 | $7.71 |
| Efficient EV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.05 | $6.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.2 | 0 | $22.48 | $10.28 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Destination
Weirton Heights, WV
Late night in Weirton Heights on Friday
Local time
1:41 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
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
3h 30m 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 Spencer, WV to Weirton Heights, WV covers 160.6 miles and takes about 3h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 7, Parkersburg Road, North State Rt. 2. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.3 miles from Spencer, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.11 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 160.6 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: near the start (US 33 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (WV 14 / Locust Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 48.8 miles (WV 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Spencer, WV to Weirton Heights, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Parkersburg along the way.
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