The drive from Weirton Heights, WV to Williamson, WV covers 272.5 miles and takes about 5h 19m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 119, WV 2, Dean Martin Boulevard for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.7 miles on US 119.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.61 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
136.2 miles from Weirton Heights, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 45m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 19m. Total distance: 272.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 19m highway drive covering 272.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 119 and WV 2. The longest continuous stretch is about 80.7 miles on US 119.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 119 is the longest continuous segment at about 80.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 119 and WV 2. 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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 272.5 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 22 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
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
4.6 mi into trip|~7m in|US 22
Keep slight left at fork onto US 22
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
5.7 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 244
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
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 119
80.7 mi
1h 33m
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
Emerson Avenue
5.1 mi
5m
North 4th Avenue
5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US 119
— 80.7 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton Heights, WV and Williamson, 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
0.6 mi·48 sec·I 64
32
Take the exit onto US 119
0.7 mi·1 min·US 119
Toward US 119 South: Logan
33
Keep slight right at fork onto US 119
80 mi·1 hr 31 min·US 119
34
Turn left onto US 52 Truck
346 ft·6 sec·Arvey Street
35
Continue on US 52 Truck
0.2 mi·11 sec·Harvey Street
36
Arrive at destination
Harvey Street
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 136.2 miles from Weirton Heights, WV, or about 2h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.7 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 60 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.2 miles or 2h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Williamson, 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 272.5 miles and 5h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 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 US 119 for about 80.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 136.2 mi from Weirton Heights, WV
· 2h 45m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.61 one way
$85.23 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg95 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$46.59
$93.19
premium
$4.70
$50.43
$100.87
diesel
$5.61
$60.16
$120.33
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
7 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
ChargePoint Charging Station
South Charleston, West Virginia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Charleston, West Virginia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Charleston, West Virginia
Tesla
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Charleston, West Virginia
EV Connect
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
South Charleston, West Virginia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
South Charleston, West Virginia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Chapmanville, West Virginia
EV Connect
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 4
EV Connect: 2
Tesla: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
81.8
1
$28.61
$13.08
Efficient EV
68.1
0
$23.84
$10.90
EV Truck/SUV
109
1
$38.15
$17.44
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 14, 2026
Origin
Weirton Heights, WV
Morning
in Weirton Heights on Saturday
Local time
8:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 7 to 16 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Williamson, WV
Morning
in Williamson on Saturday
Local time
8:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
12 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
5h 19m 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 Williamson, WV covers 272.5 miles and takes about 5h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 119, WV 2, Dean Martin Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 136.2 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 $42.61 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 22 significant decision points across 272.5 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.
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.
The route from Weirton Heights, WV to Williamson, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
