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Drive Time
3h 53m
Distance
197.3 mi
317 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
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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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Dunbar, WV
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If you are planning a trip from Weirton Heights to Dunbar, prepare for a 197.3-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 53 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay. You will navigate using a combination of WV 2, Dean Martin Boulevard, and Energy Road. Budgeting approximately $32 for fuel will cover your transit across this portion of West Virginia. Since both your starting point and destination are located within the Southeast region of the state, you can expect a familiar regional atmosphere throughout the entire drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
98.6 miles from Weirton Heights, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
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This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing local roads with faster highway travel. Roughly 46% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a nice contrast to the more technical sections of the route. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch early on, covering 76.6 miles along WV 2. The road's personality shifts as you transition between these different roadway types, keeping the experience varied rather than monotonous. Expect a drive that requires your full attention as you move between the segments of your journey.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
611 ft
Total Descent
1,215 ft
Highest Point
1,201 ft
Elevation Range
605 ft
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.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 197.3 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 7.5 miles (South Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 190.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn sharp right onto CR 507 / Cove Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn right onto South Court Street
Navigation decision point
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
Take the exit toward CR 25/25: Roxalana Road, Dunbar
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the ramp toward I 64 East: Charleston
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
| 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 64 | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Emerson Avenue | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| North 4th Avenue | 5 mi | 5m |
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton Heights, WV and Dunbar, WV.
Start on WV 105
Turn sharp right onto CR 507
Turn left onto CR 13
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 22
Keep slight left at fork onto US 22
Take the exit
Merge onto SR 7
Take the exit
Continue on North 4th Street
Turn left onto Slack Street
Turn right onto South Court Street
Turn right onto SR 7
Take the exit
Turn left onto SR 872
Continue on WV 2 Spur
Turn right onto WV 2
Continue on WV 2
Continue on WV 2
Continue on WV 2
Continue on WV 2
Continue on WV 2
Turn left onto WV 2
Turn right onto WV 2
Continue on WV 2
Continue on WV 2
Take the exit onto WV 2
Continue on I 77
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 64
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn right onto CR 25/25
Take the ramp
Arrive at destination
To make the most of your 197.3-mile transit, plan for one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since the total duration is under four hours, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, keeping that $32 estimate in mind as you plan your refueling strategy. Because you are navigating a mix of roads, pay close attention to signage when transitioning from WV 2 onto Dean Martin Boulevard and Energy Road. This straightforward route is easy to manage in a single day, so enjoy the steady pace as you head toward Dunbar.
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.
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 98.6 miles or 2h 4m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dunbar, WV than in the middle of the route.
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 197.3 miles and 3h 53m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 98.6 mi from Weirton Heights, WV · 2h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 98.6 miles from Weirton Heights, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before WV 2 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.6 miles.
The final approach into Dunbar, 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 Dunbar, WV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$30.85 one way
$61.71 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $33.74 | $67.47 |
| premium | $4.70 | $36.52 | $73.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.56 | $87.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.2 | 0 | $20.72 | $9.47 |
| Efficient EV | 49.3 | 0 | $17.26 | $7.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.9 | 0 | $27.62 | $12.63 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Weirton Heights on Tuesday
Local time
2:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Dunbar on Tuesday
Local time
2:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
74°F
Newtown, PA
99 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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