Origin
Weirton Heights, WV
Afternoon in Weirton Heights on Saturday
Local time
12:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weirton Heights, WV to Alum Creek, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 3m
Distance
203.6 mi
328 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 50m
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6 AM
4h 3m
8 AM
4h 29m
10 AM
4h 12m
12 PM
4h 10m
3 PM
4h 13m
5 PM
4h 28m
8 PM
3h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weirton Heights, WV
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Alum Creek, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Weirton Heights, WV to Alum Creek, WV covers 203.6 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 Cove Road, Three Springs Drive, Dean Martin Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.84 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
101.8 miles from Weirton Heights, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 3m. Total distance: 203.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 3m drive with frequent turns across 203.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cove Road 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 3m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Weirton Heights, WV to Alum Creek, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cove Road | — | — |
| Three Springs Drive | — | — |
| Dean Martin Boulevard | — | — |
| North 4th Street | — | — |
| Slack Street | — | — |
| South Court Street | — | — |
| Ferry Landing Road | — | — |
| Lafayette Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Cove Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton Heights, WV and Alum Creek, WV.
1
Start on Pennsylvania Avenue
46 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto Cove Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cove Road
3
Turn left onto Three Springs Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Three Springs Drive
4
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
5
Merge slight left
3.1 mi
·
3 min
6
Keep slight left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
7
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Dean Martin Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Dean Martin Boulevard
9
Take the exit slight right
364 ft
·
12 sec
10
Continue on North 4th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North 4th Street
11
Turn left onto Slack Street
226 ft
·
7 sec
·
Slack Street
12
Turn right onto South Court Street
236 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Court Street
13
Turn right onto Dean Martin Boulevard
34 mi
·
43 min
·
Dean Martin Boulevard
14
Take the exit straight
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
15
Turn left onto Ferry Landing Road
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ferry Landing Road
16
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
17
Turn right onto Lafayette Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lafayette Avenue
18
Continue on Energy Road
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Energy Road
19
Continue on North State Route 2
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Route 2
20
Continue on 3rd Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
3rd Street
21
Continue on Vine Street
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Vine Street
22
Continue on North 4th Avenue
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North 4th Avenue
23
Turn left onto Elizabeth Street
269 ft
·
4 sec
·
Elizabeth Street
24
Turn right onto Chelsea Street
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Chelsea Street
25
Continue on 3rd Street
12 mi
·
13 min
·
3rd Street
26
Continue on Emerson Avenue
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Emerson Avenue
27
Take the exit right
77 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
28
Continue straight
2.3 mi
·
2 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
30
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
31
Merge slight right
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
32
Take the exit slight right toward US 119 South: Logan
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 119 South: Logan
33
Keep slight right
7.3 mi
·
8 min
34
Turn right onto Childress Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Childress Road
35
Arrive at your destination
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 101.8 miles from Weirton Heights, WV, or about 2h 1m 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 45 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.8 miles or 2h 1m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alum Creek, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Weirton Heights, 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 Weirton Heights, WV
This is one driving day of about 203.6 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Weirton Heights, 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 101.8 mi from Weirton Heights, WV · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
102 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101.8 miles from Weirton Heights, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alum Creek, WV
The final approach into Alum Creek, 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 Alum Creek, 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
$31.84 one way
$63.68 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $34.81 | $69.62 |
| premium | $4.70 | $37.68 | $75.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.95 | $89.90 |
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: 71.2 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 | 61.1 | 0 | $21.38 | $9.77 |
| Efficient EV | 50.9 | 0 | $17.81 | $8.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.4 | 1 | $28.50 | $13.03 |
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.
Destination
Alum Creek, WV
Afternoon in Alum Creek on Saturday
Local time
12:06 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
1 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 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 Weirton Heights, WV to Alum Creek, WV covers 203.6 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 Cove Road, Three Springs Drive, Dean Martin Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.8 miles from Weirton Heights, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.84 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 3m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Weirton Heights, WV to Alum Creek, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Weirton Heights, WV to Alum Creek, 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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