Origin
Webster Springs, WV
Evening in Webster Springs on Tuesday
Local time
6:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Webster Springs, WV to Weirton Heights, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 34m
Distance
196.3 mi
316 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 22m
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6 AM
3h 34m
8 AM
3h 59m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 40m
3 PM
3h 44m
5 PM
3h 58m
8 PM
3h 27m
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
This 196.3-mile drive from Webster Springs, WV to Weirton Heights, WV takes approximately 3 hours and 34 minutes and is best suited as a single-day trip. With no highway driving, expect a more local feel throughout the journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $31, and with only one recommended stop, you can complete this trip efficiently. This route stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent West Virginia experience from start to finish. Given its manageable duration and the absence of major highway stretches, it's a straightforward trip for a day.
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
98.1 miles from Webster Springs, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This route is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating primarily on local roads like Baker Street, North Main Street, and Miller Mountain Road. Without any significant highway stretches, expect a consistent pace dictated by local traffic and road conditions. The absence of a longest uninterrupted stretch suggests frequent turns and transitions, making it a more engaging drive for those who prefer varied road conditions over long, straightaways. This journey will keep you actively involved behind the wheel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Baker Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Webster Springs, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is easy. At 3h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Webster Springs, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baker Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Miller Mountain Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Holly River | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kanawha Run Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Airport Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Day's Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sutton Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Baker Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Webster Springs, WV and Weirton Heights, WV.
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Start on the route
49 ft
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6 sec
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the route
2
Turn right onto Baker Street
141 ft
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8 sec
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Baker Street
3
Turn left onto North Main Street
430 ft
·
10 sec
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North Main Street
4
Turn right onto Miller Mountain Road
9.3 mi
·
13 min
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Miller Mountain Road
5
Turn left onto Holly River
9.7 mi
·
14 min
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Holly River
6
Continue on Kanawha Run Road
6.6 mi
·
9 min
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Kanawha Run Road
7
Continue on Airport Road
6.3 mi
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9 min
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Airport Road
8
Turn right onto Day's Drive
1.1 mi
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4 min
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Day's Drive
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Day's Drive
525 ft
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25 sec
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Day's Drive
10
Turn right onto Sutton Lane
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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Sutton Lane
11
Turn left onto Scott Fork Road
226 ft
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6 sec
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Scott Fork Road
12
Take the ramp right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
13
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
130 mi
·
2 hr 21 min
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Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
11 mi
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15 min
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I 79 North: Pittsburgh
15
Take the exit slight right toward PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport
0.2 mi
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32 sec
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PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport
16
Continue on PA Tpke 576 West
0.4 mi
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46 sec
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PA Tpke 576 West
17
Continue on Southern Beltway
13 mi
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13 min
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Southern Beltway
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Pittsburgh, Weirton
0.5 mi
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1 min
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US 22: Pittsburgh, Weirton
19
Turn left onto PA Tpke 576 East, US 22 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Weirton
0.5 mi
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1 min
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PA Tpke 576 East, US 22 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Weirton
20
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
15 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward WV 105: Colliers Way
0.2 mi
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27 sec
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WV 105: Colliers Way
22
Keep slight right
161 ft
·
6 sec
23
Turn straight onto Colliers Way
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Colliers Way
24
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1.0 mi
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1 min
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Pennsylvania Avenue
25
Keep slight right to continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
46 ft
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1 sec
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Pennsylvania Avenue
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Consider an early morning departure from Webster Springs to maximize daylight and allow for flexibility with the many turns. While the total duration is under four hours, the local road nature means you might encounter slower traffic, so don't feel rushed. With only one stop recommended and no highway segments, you can easily adjust your pace as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you get further from larger towns, though the $31 estimated fuel cost suggests it's not a major concern for this 196.3-mile trip. A practical tip for this route: be prepared for frequent changes in speed limits and road surfaces as you transition between different local roads.
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 98.1 miles from Webster Springs, WV, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.1 miles or 1h 47m 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 55m
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 Webster Springs, 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 Webster Springs, WV
This is one driving day of about 196.3 miles and 3h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Webster Springs, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 98.1 mi from Webster Springs, WV · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 98.1 miles from Webster Springs, 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
$30.70 one way
$61.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $33.56 | $67.13 |
| premium | $4.70 | $36.33 | $72.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.34 | $86.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.9 | 0 | $20.61 | $9.42 |
| Efficient EV | 49.1 | 0 | $17.18 | $7.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.5 | 0 | $27.48 | $12.56 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Destination
Weirton Heights, WV
Evening in Weirton Heights on Tuesday
Local time
6:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Newtown, PA
98 mi in
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
22 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 34m 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 Webster Springs, WV to Weirton Heights, WV covers 196.3 miles and takes about 3h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baker Street, North Main Street, Miller Mountain Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.1 miles from Webster Springs, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.70 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.
The drive from Webster Springs, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is easy. At 3h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Webster Springs, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Webster Springs, WV to Weirton Heights, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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