Origin
Weirton Heights, WV
Evening in Weirton Heights on Thursday
Local time
5:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weirton Heights, WV to Saint Albans, WV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 3m
Distance
203.8 mi
328 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 50m
★
6 AM
4h 3m
8 AM
4h 29m
10 AM
4h 12m
12 PM
4h 10m
3 PM
4h 14m
5 PM
4h 28m
8 PM
3h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Weirton Heights, WV to Saint Albans, WV covers 203.8 miles and takes about 4h 3m 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, Energy Road 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 $31.87 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
101.9 miles from Weirton Heights, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 3m. Total distance: 203.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
The drive from Weirton Heights, WV to Saint Albans, WV covers 203.8 miles and takes about 4h 3m, 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 41 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.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 203.8 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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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
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
5
199.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WV 25: Institute
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward WV 25: Institute
5
203.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 3m in
|
CR 6/16 / 2nd Street
Turn left onto CR 6/16 / 2nd Street
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 | 14.1 mi | 16m |
| I 64 | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| 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 Saint Albans, 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
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 77
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
31
Merge onto I 64
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
I 64
32
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward WV 25: Institute
33
Keep slight right at fork
464 ft
·
11 sec
Toward WV 25: Institute
34
Turn straight onto WV 25
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
WV 25
35
Continue on WV 25
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
WV 25
36
Turn left onto Center Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Center Street
37
Continue on The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge
38
Continue on 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
3rd Street
39
Turn right onto CR 60/14
355 ft
·
19 sec
·
6th Avenue
40
Turn left onto CR 6/16
311 ft
·
6 sec
·
2nd Street
41
Arrive at destination
CR 6/16
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 101.9 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 45 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.9 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Albans, 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 203.8 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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 101.9 mi from Weirton Heights, WV · 2h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101.9 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.
Arriving in Saint Albans, WV
The final approach into Saint Albans, 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 Saint Albans, 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
$31.87 one way
$63.74 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $34.85 | $69.69 |
| premium | $4.70 | $37.72 | $75.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.00 | $89.99 |
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: 71.3 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 | 61.1 | 0 | $21.40 | $9.78 |
| Efficient EV | 51 | 0 | $17.83 | $8.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.5 | 1 | $28.53 | $13.04 |
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.
Destination
Saint Albans, WV
Evening in Saint Albans on Thursday
Local time
5:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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 3m 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 Saint Albans, WV covers 203.8 miles and takes about 4h 3m 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 101.9 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 $31.87 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 demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 203.8 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.
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.
The route from Weirton Heights, WV to Saint Albans, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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