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Trip from Weirton Heights, WV to Chesapeake, WV

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

4h 2m

Distance

204.2 mi

329 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

13 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 49m ★
6 AM
4h 2m
8 AM
4h 28m
10 AM
4h 11m
12 PM
4h 9m
3 PM
4h 13m
5 PM
4h 27m
8 PM
3h 54m

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

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Downtown Weirton Heights, WV, WV

Weirton Heights, WV

Federated Art

town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States

Chesapeake, WV

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Trip Overview

Spanning 204.2 miles across West Virginia, this drive connects Weirton Heights to Chesapeake in approximately 4 hours and 2 minutes. Because the total duration is quite manageable, it serves perfectly as a one-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to budget roughly $33 for fuel, making this an accessible option for travelers looking to traverse the state. The route keeps you within the Southeast region, ensuring a consistent travel experience from start to finish. Whether you are heading south for business or a quick visit, the straightforward nature of this trip makes it a reliable choice for your schedule.

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

102.1 miles from Weirton Heights, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This trip offers a mixed driving profile that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. With about 47% of the journey spent on highways, you will experience a balance between sustained speed and more local navigation. WV 2 provides the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 76.6 miles, giving you plenty of time to settle into a rhythm. As you transition onto Dean Martin Boulevard and Energy Road, the character of the drive shifts, requiring more attention as you navigate different road types. Expect a varied experience that moves you through diverse road conditions rather than a monotonous interstate grind.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WV 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 76.6 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,201 ft 603 ft

Total Climb

714 ft

Total Descent

1,307 ft

Highest Point

1,201 ft

Elevation Range

597 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 507 / Cove Road.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 204.2 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 507 / Cove Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 7.5 miles (South Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 201.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 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 | CR 507 / Cove Road

Turn sharp right onto CR 507 / Cove Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
7.5 mi into trip | ~13m in | South Court Street

Turn right onto South Court Street

Navigation decision point

5
201.8 mi into trip | ~3h 58m in

Take the exit toward WV 94: Marmet, Chesapeake

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward WV 94: Marmet, Chesapeake
5
202 mi into trip | ~3h 58m in | WV 94

Turn left onto WV 94

Navigation decision point

5
202.3 mi into trip | ~3h 59m in | WV 61 / Maccorkle Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto WV 61 / Maccorkle Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
WV 2 76.6 mi 1h 22m
Dean Martin Boulevard 34.4 mi 44m
Energy Road 21.6 mi 25m
Chelsea Street 16.8 mi 19m
3rd Street 13.7 mi 15m
I 77 13.7 mi 16m
Emerson Avenue 5.1 mi 5m
North 4th Avenue 5 mi 5m
Longest stretch: WV 2 — 76.6 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Weirton Heights, WV and Chesapeake, WV.

1

Start on WV 105

45 ft · 8 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
2

Turn sharp right onto CR 507

0.6 mi · 1 min · Cove Road
3

Turn left onto CR 13

0.5 mi · 1 min · Three Springs Drive
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec
5

Merge onto US 22

3.1 mi · 3 min · US 22
6

Keep slight left at fork onto US 22

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 22
7

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Exit 244
8

Merge onto SR 7

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Dean Martin Boulevard
9

Take the exit

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 · 6 sec · Slack Street
12

Turn right onto South Court Street

235 ft · 6 sec · South Court Street
13

Turn right onto SR 7

34 mi · 43 min · Dean Martin Boulevard
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
15

Turn left onto SR 872

0.5 mi · 31 sec · Ferry Landing Road
16

Continue on WV 2 Spur

0.4 mi · 34 sec · WV 2 Spur
17

Turn right onto WV 2

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lafayette Avenue
18

Continue on WV 2

22 mi · 25 min · Energy Road
19

Continue on WV 2

1.3 mi · 1 min · North State Route 2
20

Continue on WV 2

2.0 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
21

Continue on WV 2

4.3 mi · 4 min · Vine Street
22

Continue on WV 2

5.0 mi · 5 min · North 4th Avenue
23

Turn left onto WV 2

269 ft · 4 sec · Elizabeth Street
24

Turn right onto WV 2

17 mi · 19 min · Chelsea Street
25

Continue on WV 2

12 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street
26

Continue on WV 2

5.1 mi · 5 min · Emerson Avenue
27

Take the exit onto WV 2

77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · WV 2
28

Continue on I 77

14 mi · 16 min · I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward WV 94: Marmet, Chesapeake
30

Turn left onto WV 94

0.3 mi · 32 sec · WV 94
31

At end of road, turn right onto WV 61

1.9 mi · 2 min · Maccorkle Avenue
32

Turn left onto 125th Street

7 ft · 0 sec · 125th Street
33

Arrive at destination

125th Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 4-hour and 2-minute journey, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Since you are looking at a $33 fuel cost, topping off your tank before departing Weirton Heights can help you manage your budget more effectively. Flexibility is your biggest advantage on this route, as the single-day timeframe allows you to depart whenever suits your personal preference. Keep a close eye on your navigation when switching between WV 2 and local roads like Energy Road to ensure you stay on track. By pacing your drive with a well-timed break, you will arrive in Chesapeake feeling refreshed and ready for your next move.

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 102.1 miles from Weirton Heights, WV, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.6 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 102.1 miles or 2h 8m 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 Chesapeake, 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 204.2 miles and 4h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
The longest stretch is on WV 2 for about 76.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 102.1 mi from Weirton Heights, WV · 2h 8m into the drive

Downtown Newtown, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newtown, PA

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

Newtown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newtown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 102.1 miles from Weirton Heights, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before WV 2 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.6 miles.

Arriving in Chesapeake, WV

The final approach into Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake, WV.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gauley River National Recreation Area

Gauley River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River cont...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour Free near mile 204.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.93 one way

$63.86 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $34.91 $69.83
premium $4.70 $37.79 $75.59
diesel $5.61 $45.08 $90.17

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: 71.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Ripley, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Courtyard by Marriott - Tesla Supercharger

Charleston, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Exxon - Tesla Supercharger

Marmet, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Parkersburg, WV

Tesla

6 DCFC

Elm Grove Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Wheeling, WV

Blink Network

2 DCFC

Straub Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Glen Dale, WV

Blink Network

2 DCFC

Moses Cadillac GMC Truck

East Charleston, WV

EV Connect

2 DCFC

MATHENY GMC 1

Parkersburg, WV

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 6 Tesla: 4 Blink Network: 2 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 61.3 0 $21.44 $9.80
Efficient EV 51.1 0 $17.87 $8.17
EV Truck/SUV 81.7 1 $28.59 $13.07

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Weirton Heights, WV

Night in Weirton Heights on Tuesday

Local time

9:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Partly Cloudy

NE 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Destination

Chesapeake, WV

Night in Chesapeake on Tuesday

Local time

9:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Mostly Clear

NE 1 to 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

62°F

Newtown, PA

102 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

4 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 2m 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 Chesapeake, WV covers 204.2 miles and takes about 4h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WV 2, Dean Martin Boulevard, Energy Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.1 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 $31.93 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 204.2 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 507 / Cove Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 7.5 miles (South Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 201.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Weirton Heights, WV to Chesapeake, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 603 ft to 1,201 ft elevation with about 714 ft of total climbing.

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