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Trip from Weirton Heights, WV to Webster Springs, WV

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

4h 6m

Distance

202 mi

325 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 54m ★
6 AM
4h 7m
8 AM
4h 33m
10 AM
4h 16m
12 PM
4h 14m
3 PM
4h 17m
5 PM
4h 32m
8 PM
3h 59m

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

Downtown Weirton Heights, WV, WV

Weirton Heights, WV

Federated Art

town in Webster County, West Virginia, United States of America

Webster Springs, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Weirton Heights, WV to Webster Springs, WV covers 202 miles and takes about 4h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Colliers Way, PA Turnpike 576 West, PA Tpke 576 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.59 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 miles from Weirton Heights, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 6m. Total distance: 202 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 6m 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 6m drive with frequent turns across 202 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Colliers Way 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 6m 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 Webster Springs, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Colliers Way
PA Turnpike 576 West
PA Tpke 576 East
Southern Beltway
I 79 South
Raymond P Shafer Highway
I 70 East
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Colliers Way — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Pennsylvania Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
2

Turn right onto Colliers Way

0.7 mi · 1 min · Colliers Way
3

Take the ramp left

0.3 mi · 35 sec
4

Merge slight left

11 mi · 15 min
5

Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Airport

0.3 mi · 50 sec · PA Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Airport
6

Keep slight right to continue on PA Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania

0.4 mi · 54 sec · PA Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania
7

Merge slight left onto Southern Beltway

12 mi · 12 min · Southern Beltway
8

Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Washington

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 79 South: Washington
9

Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway

12 mi · 15 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
10

Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morgantown

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morgantown
11

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

3.0 mi · 4 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
12

Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown

127 mi · 2 hr 16 min · I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
13

Take the exit slight right toward WV 15: Flatwoods

0.3 mi · 41 sec · WV 15: Flatwoods
14

Turn left onto Scott Fork Road

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Scott Fork Road
15

At the end of the road, turn right onto Sutton Lane

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Sutton Lane
16

Turn left onto Day's Drive

525 ft · 24 sec · Day's Drive
17

Continue on Day's Drive

1.1 mi · 4 min · Day's Drive
18

At the end of the road, turn left onto Airport Road

6.3 mi · 9 min · Airport Road
19

Continue on Kanawha Run Road

6.6 mi · 9 min · Kanawha Run Road
20

Continue on Guardian Drive

9.7 mi · 14 min · Guardian Drive
21

At the end of the road, turn right

9.3 mi · 13 min
22

Turn left onto North Main Street

430 ft · 9 sec · North Main Street
23

Turn right onto Baker Street

141 ft · 8 sec · Baker Street
24

Turn left

49 ft · 4 sec
25

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 miles from Weirton Heights, WV, or about 2h 3m 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 44 miles or 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 101 miles or 2h 3m 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Webster Springs, 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 202 miles and 4h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 mi from Weirton Heights, WV · 2h 3m into the drive

city in Harrison County, West Virginia, US

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bridgeport, WV

101 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

McMurray, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bridgeport, WV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101 miles from Weirton Heights, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Webster Springs, WV

The final approach into Webster Springs, 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 Webster Springs, 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

$31.59 one way

$63.18 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $34.54 $69.08
premium $4.70 $37.39 $74.77
diesel $5.61 $44.60 $89.20

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: 70.7 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 60.6 0 $21.21 $9.70
Efficient EV 50.5 0 $17.67 $8.08
EV Truck/SUV 80.8 1 $28.28 $12.93

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Weirton Heights, WV

Late night in Weirton Heights on Friday

Local time

3:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Webster Springs, WV

Late night in Webster Springs on Friday

Local time

3:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

64°F

Bridgeport, WV

101 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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 6m 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 Webster Springs, WV covers 202 miles and takes about 4h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Colliers Way, PA Turnpike 576 West, PA Tpke 576 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 101 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 $31.59 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 6m 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 Webster Springs, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Weirton Heights, WV to Webster Springs, 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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