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Trip from Weirton, WV to Barboursville, WV

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 13m

Distance

210.6 mi

339 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 0m ★
6 AM
4h 13m
8 AM
4h 40m
10 AM
4h 23m
12 PM
4h 20m
3 PM
4h 24m
5 PM
4h 38m
8 PM
4h 5m

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

city in West Virginia, United States

Weirton, WV

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village in Cabell County, West Virginia, United States

Barboursville, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Weirton, WV to Barboursville, WV covers 210.6 miles and takes about 4h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dean Martin Boulevard, North 4th Street, Slack Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.93 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

105.3 miles from Weirton, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 13m. Total distance: 210.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 13m drive with frequent turns across 210.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dean Martin Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 13m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Weirton, WV to Barboursville, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dean Martin Boulevard
North 4th Street
Slack Street
South Court Street
Ferry Landing Road
Lafayette Avenue
Energy Road
State Route 2

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Dean Martin Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Weirton, WV and Barboursville, WV.

1

Start on Main Street

2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street
2

Keep slight left

1.1 mi · 1 min
3

Take the exit slight right

0.1 mi · 19 sec
4

Merge slight left onto Dean Martin Boulevard

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Dean Martin Boulevard
5

Take the exit slight right

364 ft · 12 sec
6

Continue on North 4th Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · North 4th Street
7

Turn left onto Slack Street

226 ft · 7 sec · Slack Street
8

Turn right onto South Court Street

236 ft · 7 sec · South Court Street
9

Turn right onto Dean Martin Boulevard

34 mi · 43 min · Dean Martin Boulevard
10

Take the exit straight

0.3 mi · 48 sec
11

Turn left onto Ferry Landing Road

0.5 mi · 32 sec · Ferry Landing Road
12

Continue straight

0.4 mi · 35 sec
13

Turn right onto Lafayette Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lafayette Avenue
14

Continue on Energy Road

22 mi · 25 min · Energy Road
15

Continue on North State Route 2

1.3 mi · 1 min · North State Route 2
16

Continue on 3rd Street

2.0 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
17

Continue on Vine Street

4.3 mi · 4 min · Vine Street
18

Continue on North 4th Avenue

5.0 mi · 5 min · North 4th Avenue
19

Turn left onto Elizabeth Street

269 ft · 4 sec · Elizabeth Street
20

Turn right onto Chelsea Street

17 mi · 19 min · Chelsea Street
21

Continue on 3rd Street

12 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street
22

Continue on Emerson Avenue

5.1 mi · 5 min · Emerson Avenue
23

Take the exit right

34 mi · 36 min
24

Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Ravenswood

29 mi · 35 min · US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Ravenswood
25

Turn left

0.3 mi · 26 sec
26

Turn left onto Viand Street

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Viand Street
27

Continue on Bartow Jones Bridge

21 mi · 23 min · Bartow Jones Bridge
28

Continue on Ohio River Road

12 mi · 13 min · Ohio River Road
29

Turn left onto Big Ben Bowen Highway

3.5 mi · 4 min · Big Ben Bowen Highway
30

Turn right onto Midland Trail

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Midland Trail
31

Turn left onto Farmdale Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Farmdale Road
32

Continue on Main Street

381 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
33

Arrive at your 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 105.3 miles from Weirton, WV, or about 2h 6m into the drive.

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 46 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 105.3 miles or 2h 6m 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barboursville, WV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Weirton, 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, WV

This is one driving day of about 210.6 miles and 4h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Weirton, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 105.3 mi from Weirton, WV · 2h 6m into the drive

city in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Parkersburg, WV

105 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

Colerain, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Parkersburg, WV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 105.3 miles from Weirton, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Barboursville, WV

The final approach into Barboursville, 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 Barboursville, 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

$32.93 one way

$65.87 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $36.01 $72.02
premium $4.70 $38.98 $77.96
diesel $5.61 $46.50 $93.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 73.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 63.2 0 $22.11 $10.11
Efficient EV 52.7 0 $18.43 $8.42
EV Truck/SUV 84.2 1 $29.48 $13.48

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 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, WV

Morning in Weirton on Friday

Local time

11:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Barboursville, WV

Morning in Barboursville on Friday

Local time

11:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°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 13m 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, WV to Barboursville, WV covers 210.6 miles and takes about 4h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dean Martin Boulevard, North 4th Street, Slack Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 105.3 miles from Weirton, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.93 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 straightforward 4h 13m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Weirton, WV to Barboursville, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Weirton, WV to Barboursville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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