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Trip from Weirton Heights, WV to Webster Springs, WV

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 6m

Distance

202 mi

325 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

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.

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Weirton Heights, WV

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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 I 79, Southern Beltway, Raymond P Shafer Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 127.2 miles on I 79. 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 into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 79 127.2 mi 2h 17m
Southern Beltway 11.7 mi 12m
Raymond P Shafer Highway 11.6 mi 15m
US 22 11.3 mi 15m
Guardian Drive 9.7 mi 14m
WV 15 9.3 mi 13m
Kanawha Run Road 6.6 mi 9m
Airport Road 6.3 mi 9m
Longest stretch: I 79 — 127.2 mi, about 2h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on WV 105

1.0 mi · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
2

Turn right onto WV 105

0.7 mi · 1 min · Colliers Way
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Use the left lane.
4

Merge onto US 22

11 mi · 15 min · US 22
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec
Toward PA Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Airport Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward PA Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania
7

Merge onto PA Tpke 576

12 mi · 12 min · Southern Beltway
8

Take the exit

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

Merge onto I 79

12 mi · 15 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 79

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 79
Toward I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morgantown Use the slight left lane.
11

Merge onto I 70; I 79

3.0 mi · 4 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
12

Take the exit onto I 79

127 mi · 2 hr 16 min · I 79
Exit 21 Toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown Use the slight right lane.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward WV 15: Flatwoods
14

Turn left onto US 19

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Scott Fork Road
15

At end of road, turn right onto WV 4

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Sutton Lane
16

Turn left onto Day's Drive

524 ft · 23 sec · Day's Drive
17

Continue on Day's Drive

1.1 mi · 4 min · Day's Drive
18

At end of road, turn left onto WV 15

6.3 mi · 9 min · Airport Road
19

Continue on WV 15

6.6 mi · 9 min · Kanawha Run Road
20

Continue on WV 15

9.7 mi · 14 min · Guardian Drive
21

At end of road, turn right onto WV 15; WV 20

9.3 mi · 13 min · WV 15; WV 20
22

Turn left onto WV 15; WV 20

429 ft · 9 sec · North Main Street
23

Turn right onto WV 20

140 ft · 7 sec · Baker Street
24

Turn left

48 ft · 3 sec
25

Arrive at 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 into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 127.2 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 44 miles or 59m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 101 miles or 2h 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 10m

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.
The longest stretch is on I 79 for about 127.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

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.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 79 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 127.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Los Bajitos | Mexican Restaurant & Grill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.9

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17247456791

Visit website

Winnie's Cafe LLC

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bridgeport, West Virginia

1.7 mi

Tubby's Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Clarksburg, West Virginia

1.8 mi

Los Bajitos | Mexican Restaurant & Grill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.9

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17247456791

Visit website

Winnie's Cafe LLC

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 115.4

Bridgeport, West Virginia

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13049333364

Visit website

Tubby's Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 115.4

Clarksburg, West Virginia

Hours: 11:30 am–7 pm

+13046231023

Visit website

Bean Curd

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.9

McMurray, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+17249416688

Visit website

Grande Italian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.9

McMurray, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17249419822

Visit website

Plaza Azteca Méxican Restaurant | Washington

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 43.3

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17245034781

Visit website

Grilled Club Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 115.4

Clarksburg, West Virginia

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+13049690035

Visit website

Bob Evans

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 43.3

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17242288899

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 86.6

Morgantown, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 101

Fairmont, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 86.6

Morgantown, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 43.3

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336224743

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 43.3

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 173.2

Sutton, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 86.6

Morgantown, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 57.7

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Stonewall Resort State Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 144.3

Roanoke, West Virginia

+13042697400

Visit website

The Wow Factory

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 86.6

Star City, West Virginia

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+13045992969

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 41.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
13.3 mi into trip | ~19m in

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

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward PA Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsyl...
5
13.6 mi into trip | ~20m in

Keep slight right at fork toward PA Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward PA Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvani...
8
38.1 mi into trip | ~51m in | I 79

Keep slight left at fork onto I 79 toward I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morgantown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morg...
8
41.6 mi into trip | ~56m in | I 79

Take the exit onto I 79 toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 21 Toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown

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

Estimated Tolls: $0.82

Southern Beltway (11.7 mi) $0.82

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Tolls

$1

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

Afternoon in Weirton Heights on Saturday

Local time

4:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Webster Springs, WV

Afternoon in Webster Springs on Saturday

Local time

4:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°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

15 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.

What kind of drive is this?

202 mi in 4h 6m, mostly highway — 127.2 mi of that is on I 79.

73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 127.2 mi on I 79.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 79 and Southern Beltway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 202 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: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Weirton Heights, WV and Webster Springs, WV, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Airport, Pa Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania and Morgantown.

Pa Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania

13.3 mi in | ~19m

Airport

13.3 mi in | ~19m

Pa Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania

13.6 mi in | ~20m

Morgantown

38.1 mi in | ~51m | via I 79

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 (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 127.2 miles on I 79. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.82 in tolls one way, starting with Southern Beltway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Webster Springs, WV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Webster Springs, WV, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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