Sign in
No account yet?
Create accountData updated 5 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
99.1 mi
159 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
15 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weirton, WV
Wikimedia Commons
Barrackville, WV
Lexa Shep
If you are planning to travel from Weirton to Barrackville, expect a straightforward journey spanning 99.1 miles. This drive typically takes about 2 hours and 7 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-79, Washington Pike, and WV-2 to complete the transit between these two West Virginia locations. Budgeting roughly $16 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the trip. Since both the origin and destination are located in the southeastern region of the state, the drive remains familiar and consistent throughout. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
49.5 miles from Weirton, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Loading map...
This trip features a distinct highway-focused profile, with 67% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. You should prepare for a primary stretch of 58.3 miles on I-79, which accounts for the most significant portion of your time behind the wheel. The experience transitions from local roads like Washington Pike and WV-2 into the faster, more predictable pace of the interstate. While the drive is functional and direct, the shift in road types requires you to stay alert as you navigate the varying speed limits. Overall, you can expect a balanced mix of local maneuvering and sustained highway cruising.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,407 ft
Total Descent
1,217 ft
Highest Point
1,297 ft
~24.8 mi in
Elevation Range
624 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 79 and Washington Pike. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near WV 2.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 7m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (WV 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.9 miles (WV 27 / 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.5 miles (I 79): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2 toward WV 2 South: Follansbee, Wheeling
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto WV 27 / 10th Street
Navigation decision point
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
Take the exit toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Enter roundabout onto WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Weirton, WV to Barrackville, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Morgantown along the way.
Morgantown
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 79 | 58.3 mi | 1h 3m |
| Washington Pike | 18 mi | 26m |
| WV 2 | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Cleveland Avenue | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Fairmont Gateway Connector | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton, WV and Barrackville, WV.
Start on WV 2
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
Turn left onto WV 27
Continue on WV 27
Continue on PA 844
Continue on PA 844
Continue on PA 844
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 70
Take the exit onto I 79
Take the exit
Turn left onto WV 273
Enter roundabout onto WV 273
Continue on WV 273
Enter roundabout onto WV 273
Continue on WV 273
Continue on Jefferson Street
Turn left onto US 19
Turn right onto US 250
Turn right onto CR 250/32
Continue on CR 250/32
Arrive at destination
Given the 2-hour and 7-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you can easily complete the 99.1-mile trek in one go without needing to break it up. However, it is wise to ensure your tank is ready for the road, as the $16 fuel estimate is based on consistent driving conditions. Since the majority of your time is spent on I-79, keep a close eye on traffic patterns during peak hours to avoid potential delays on that longest 58.3-mile stretch. Aiming for a mid-morning departure can often provide the smoothest experience for this specific route.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 49.5 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barrackville, WV than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Weirton, 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, WV
This is one driving day of about 99.1 miles and 2h 7m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.5 mi from Weirton, WV · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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.
Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 49.5 miles from Weirton, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Barrackville, 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 Barrackville, WV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$15.50 one way
$30.99 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $16.94 | $33.89 |
| premium | $4.70 | $18.34 | $36.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.88 | $43.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Washington Giant Eagle - Tesla Supercharger
Washington, PA
8 DCFC
Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger
Morgantown, WV
8 DCFC
Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger
Morgantown, WV
8 DCFC
Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger
Fairmont, WV
8 DCFC
Washington Ford
Washington, PA
6 DCFC
Washington Hyundai
Washington, PA
2 DCFC
John Sisson Motors - Nayax Energy
Washington, PA
2 DCFC
Fox Ford (DCFC)
Waynesburg, PA
2 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.41 | $4.76 |
| Efficient EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.67 | $3.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.6 | 0 | $13.87 | $6.34 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Weirton on Tuesday
Local time
9:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Barrackville on Tuesday
Local time
9:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
52°F
Mina, NY
50 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.
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore more options from Weirton, WV or browse trips ending in Barrackville, WV.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse WV road trips.
Explore maps for Weirton, WV or Barrackville, WV on MapSof.net.