Origin
Weirton Heights, WV
Late night in Weirton Heights on Friday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weirton Heights, WV to Sistersville, WV
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
77.8 mi
125 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
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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Sistersville, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Weirton Heights, WV to Sistersville, WV covers 77.8 miles and takes about 1h 40m 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 $12.17 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.
Midpoint
38.9 miles from Weirton Heights, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 77.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m 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 1h 40m drive with frequent turns across 77.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Weirton Heights, WV to Sistersville, WV is easy. At 1h 40m 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 Weirton Heights, WV to Sistersville, 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 Sistersville, 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 right onto Diamond Street
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Diamond Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.9 miles from Weirton Heights, WV, or about 50m 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 17 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.9 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sistersville, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Weirton Heights, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Weirton Heights, WV
This is one driving day of about 77.8 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Weirton Heights, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.9 mi from Weirton Heights, WV · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.9 miles from Weirton Heights, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sistersville, WV
The final approach into Sistersville, WV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.17 one way
$24.33 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $13.30 | $26.61 |
| premium | $4.70 | $14.40 | $28.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.18 | $34.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.17 | $3.73 |
| Efficient EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.81 | $3.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.89 | $4.98 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Sistersville, WV
Late night in Sistersville on Friday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Bellaire, OH
39 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
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 40m 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 Weirton Heights, WV to Sistersville, WV covers 77.8 miles and takes about 1h 40m 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 38.9 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 $12.17 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Weirton Heights, WV to Sistersville, WV is easy. At 1h 40m 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 Weirton Heights, WV to Sistersville, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Weirton Heights, WV to Sistersville, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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