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Trip from Webster Springs, WV to Weirton, WV

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 7m

Distance

196.9 mi

317 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 55m ★
6 AM
4h 8m
8 AM
4h 34m
10 AM
4h 17m
12 PM
4h 14m
3 PM
4h 18m
5 PM
4h 33m
8 PM
4h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Webster Springs, WV

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Weirton, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Webster Springs, WV to Weirton, WV covers 196.9 miles and takes about 4h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Washington Pike, Holly River for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 130.7 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.79 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

98.5 miles from Webster Springs, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 7m. Total distance: 196.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 7m drive with frequent turns across 196.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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 130.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WV 20 / Baker Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 7m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (WV 20 / Baker Street): Navigation decision point; at 164.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 164.8 miles (East Wylie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | WV 20 / Baker Street

Turn right onto WV 20 / Baker Street

Navigation decision point

7
164.6 mi into trip | ~3h 16m in

Take the exit toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 17 Toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue
7
164.8 mi into trip | ~3h 17m in | East Wylie Avenue

Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
164.9 mi into trip | ~3h 18m in | PA 18 / Jefferson Avenue

Turn right onto PA 18 / Jefferson Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
194.3 mi into trip | ~4h 2m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway 130.7 mi 2h 22m
Washington Pike 18 mi 26m
Holly River 9.7 mi 14m
Miller Mountain Road 9.3 mi 13m
Commerce Street 8.3 mi 11m
Kanawha Run Road 6.6 mi 9m
Airport Road 6.3 mi 9m
WV 2 2.6 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Senator Jennings Randolph Highway — 130.7 mi, about 2h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Webster Springs, WV and Weirton, WV.

1

Start on this road

48 ft · 5 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto WV 20

140 ft · 7 sec · Baker Street
3

Turn left onto WV 15; WV 20

429 ft · 9 sec · North Main Street
4

Turn right onto WV 15; WV 20

9.3 mi · 13 min · Miller Mountain Road
5

Turn left onto WV 15

9.7 mi · 14 min · Holly River
6

Continue on WV 15

6.6 mi · 9 min · Kanawha Run Road
7

Continue on WV 15

6.3 mi · 9 min · Airport Road
8

Turn right onto Day's Drive

1.1 mi · 4 min · Day's Drive
9

At end of road, turn left onto Day's Drive

524 ft · 25 sec · Day's Drive
10

Turn right onto WV 4

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Sutton Lane
11

Turn left onto US 19

225 ft · 5 sec · Scott Fork Road
12

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
13

Merge onto I 79

131 mi · 2 hr 22 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Exit 17 Toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue

0.1 mi · 28 sec · East Wylie Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Turn right onto PA 18

1.5 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Continue on PA 844

8.0 mi · 11 min · Washington Pike
18

Continue on PA 844

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
19

Continue on PA 844

10 mi · 14 min · Washington Pike
20

Turn straight onto WV 27

0.5 mi · 48 sec · 10th Street
21

Turn right onto WV 2

8.3 mi · 11 min · Commerce Street
22

Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2

2.6 mi · 5 min · WV 2
Exit 2 Toward WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
23

Arrive at destination

WV 2

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 98.5 miles from Webster Springs, WV, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 130.7 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 43 miles or 1h 4m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 98.5 miles or 2h 4m 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 13m

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 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 196.9 miles and 4h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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.
The longest stretch is on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway for about 130.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 98.5 mi from Webster Springs, WV · 2h 4m into the drive

county seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fairmont, WV

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.

Popular next leg

Fairmont, WV to Weirton, WV

96.4 mi · 2h 4m

Pacing Suggestions

Oak Hill, WV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fairmont, WV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 98.5 miles from Webster Springs, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Senator Jennings Randolph Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 130.7 miles.

Arriving in Weirton, WV

The final approach into Weirton, 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, WV.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Bob Evans

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 140.7

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17248521133

Visit website

Bob Evans

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 140.7

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17248521133

Visit website

Woods & Waters Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.1

Sutton, West Virginia

Hours: 5–10 pm

+13047655055

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 140.7

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 112.5

Morgantown, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 98.5

Fairmont, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 28.1

Sutton, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 28.1

Sutton, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 112.5

Morgantown, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 140.7

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Stonewall Resort State Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 56.3

Roanoke, West Virginia

+13042697400

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.79 one way

$61.58 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $33.67 $67.33
premium $4.70 $36.44 $72.88
diesel $5.61 $43.47 $86.95

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: 68.9 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 59.1 0 $20.67 $9.45
Efficient EV 49.2 0 $17.23 $7.88
EV Truck/SUV 78.8 0 $27.57 $12.60

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Webster Springs, WV

Afternoon in Webster Springs on Friday

Local time

4:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Weirton, WV

Afternoon in Weirton on Friday

Local time

4:51 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

5 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

4h 7m 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 Webster Springs, WV to Weirton, WV covers 196.9 miles and takes about 4h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Washington Pike, Holly River. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 98.5 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 $30.79 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 straightforward 4h 7m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (WV 20 / Baker Street): Navigation decision point; at 164.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 164.8 miles (East Wylie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Webster Springs, WV to Weirton, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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