Trip from Weirton Heights, WV to Culloden, WV

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Drive Time

4h 18m

Distance

218.5 mi

352 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 5m ★

6 AM

4h 18m

8 AM

4h 45m

10 AM

4h 27m

12 PM

4h 25m

3 PM

4h 29m

5 PM

4h 43m

8 PM

4h 10m

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

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Weirton Heights, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Weirton Heights, WV to Culloden, WV covers 218.5 miles and takes about 4h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on WV 2, Dean Martin Boulevard, I 64 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.6 miles on WV 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.17 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

109.2 miles from Weirton Heights, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Weirton Heights, WV to Culloden, WV covers 218.5 miles and takes about 4h 18m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 39 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.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 507 / Cove Road.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 218.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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 4.6 miles (US 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 507 / Cove Road

Turn sharp right onto CR 507 / Cove Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4.6 mi into trip | ~7m in | US 22

Keep slight left at fork onto US 22

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5.7 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 244

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

Turn right onto South Court Street

Navigation decision point

190.3 mi into trip | ~3h 44m in

Take the exit toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

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

Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
WV 2	76.6 mi	1h 22m
Dean Martin Boulevard	34.4 mi	44m
I 64	24.1 mi	26m
Energy Road	21.6 mi	25m
Chelsea Street	16.8 mi	19m
3rd Street	13.7 mi	15m
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 Culloden, WV.

Start on WV 105

45 ft · 8 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Turn sharp right onto CR 507

0.6 mi · 1 min · Cove Road

Turn left onto CR 13

0.5 mi · 1 min · Three Springs Drive

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Merge onto US 22

3.1 mi · 3 min · US 22

Keep slight left at fork onto US 22

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 22

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Exit 244

Merge onto SR 7

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Dean Martin Boulevard

Take the exit

364 ft · 12 sec

Continue on North 4th Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · North 4th Street

Turn left onto Slack Street

226 ft · 6 sec · Slack Street

Turn right onto South Court Street

235 ft · 6 sec · South Court Street

Turn right onto SR 7

34 mi · 43 min · Dean Martin Boulevard

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec

Turn left onto SR 872

0.5 mi · 31 sec · Ferry Landing Road

Continue on WV 2 Spur

0.4 mi · 34 sec · WV 2 Spur

Turn right onto WV 2

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lafayette Avenue

Continue on WV 2

22 mi · 25 min · Energy Road

Continue on WV 2

1.3 mi · 1 min · North State Route 2

Continue on WV 2

2.0 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

Continue on WV 2

4.3 mi · 4 min · Vine Street

Continue on WV 2

5.0 mi · 5 min · North 4th Avenue

Turn left onto WV 2

269 ft · 4 sec · Elizabeth Street

Turn right onto WV 2

17 mi · 19 min · Chelsea Street

Continue on WV 2

12 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street

Continue on WV 2

5.1 mi · 5 min · Emerson Avenue

Take the exit onto WV 2

77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · WV 2

Continue on I 77

2.3 mi · 2 min · I 77

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 12 sec

Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 34 sec

Merge onto I 64

24 mi · 26 min · I 64

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec

Toward CR 19: Hurricane

Turn left onto CR 19

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Hurricane Creek Road

Turn right onto WV 34

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Teays Valley Road

Continue on WV 34

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Midland Trail

Turn right onto WV 34 Alternate

357 ft · 7 sec · WV 34 Alternate

Turn slight left onto WV 34 Alternate

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

Turn right onto US 60

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 60

Arrive at destination

US 60

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 109.2 miles from Weirton Heights, WV, or about 2h 16m 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 109.2 miles or 2h 16m 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 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Culloden, 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.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 218.5 miles and 4h 18m.

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 109.2 mi from Weirton Heights, WV · 2h 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newtown, PA

109 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 109.2 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 Culloden, WV

The final approach into Culloden, 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 Culloden, 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

$34.17 one way

$68.34 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 76 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$37.36	$74.72
premium	$4.70	$40.44	$80.88
diesel	$5.61	$48.24	$96.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 76.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	65.6	0	$22.94	$10.49
Efficient EV	54.6	0	$19.12	$8.74
EV Truck/SUV	87.4	1	$30.59	$13.98

Gas CO2

76 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 17 hours ago

Origin

Weirton Heights, WV

Night in Weirton Heights on Tuesday

Local time

9:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Culloden, WV

Night in Culloden on Tuesday

Local time

9:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

Newtown, PA

109 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

11 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 18m 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 Culloden, WV covers 218.5 miles and takes about 4h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are WV 2, Dean Martin Boulevard, I 64. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 109.2 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 $34.17 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.

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

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