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 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 63.7 miles on WV 2.
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 11m into the drive
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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 (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Weirton, WV to Barboursville, WV covers 210.6 miles and takes about 4h 13m, 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 33 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 63.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near US 22.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 210.6 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (US 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.4 miles (South Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 143.3 miles (WV 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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2.5 mi into trip|~5m in|US 22
Keep slight left at fork onto US 22
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
5.4 mi into trip|~10m in|South Court Street
Turn right onto South Court Street
Navigation decision point
5
143.3 mi into trip|~2h 52m in|WV 2
Take the exit onto WV 2 toward US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Ravenswood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Raven...
5
209.6 mi into trip|~4h 11m in|US 60 / Midland Trail
Turn right onto US 60 / Midland Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
210.1 mi into trip|~4h 12m in|CR 60/5 / Farmdale Road
Turn left onto CR 60/5 / Farmdale Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Weirton, WV to Barboursville, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Ravenswood along the way.
Ravenswood
143.3 mi in|~2h 52m|via WV 2
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
WV 2
63.7 mi
1h 12m
Dean Martin Boulevard
34.4 mi
44m
Energy Road
21.6 mi
25m
Bartow Jones Bridge
20.8 mi
23m
Chelsea Street
16.8 mi
19m
3rd Street
13.7 mi
15m
Ohio River Road
12.2 mi
13m
Emerson Avenue
5.1 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
WV 2
— 63.7 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton, WV and Barboursville, WV.
1
Start on WV 2
2.5 mi·4 min·Main Street
2
Keep slight left at fork onto US 22
1.1 mi·1 min·US 22
3
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 244
4
Merge onto SR 7
0.4 mi·51 sec·Dean Martin Boulevard
5
Take the exit
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·6 sec·Slack Street
8
Turn right onto South Court Street
235 ft·6 sec·South Court Street
9
Turn right onto SR 7
34 mi·43 min·Dean Martin Boulevard
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
11
Turn left onto SR 872
0.5 mi·31 sec·Ferry Landing Road
12
Continue on WV 2 Spur
0.4 mi·34 sec·WV 2 Spur
13
Turn right onto WV 2
0.8 mi·1 min·Lafayette Avenue
14
Continue on WV 2
22 mi·25 min·Energy Road
15
Continue on WV 2
1.3 mi·1 min·North State Route 2
16
Continue on WV 2
2.0 mi·2 min·3rd Street
17
Continue on WV 2
4.3 mi·4 min·Vine Street
18
Continue on WV 2
5.0 mi·5 min·North 4th Avenue
19
Turn left onto WV 2
269 ft·4 sec·Elizabeth Street
20
Turn right onto WV 2
17 mi·19 min·Chelsea Street
21
Continue on WV 2
12 mi·13 min·3rd Street
22
Continue on WV 2
5.1 mi·5 min·Emerson Avenue
23
Take the exit onto WV 2
34 mi·36 min·WV 2
24
Take the exit onto WV 2
29 mi·35 min·WV 2
Toward US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Ravenswood
25
Turn left onto WV 2
0.3 mi·25 sec·WV 2
26
Turn left onto WV 2
0.1 mi·9 sec·Viand Street
27
Continue on WV 2
21 mi·23 min·Bartow Jones Bridge
28
Continue on WV 2
12 mi·13 min·Ohio River Road
29
Turn left onto WV 193
3.5 mi·4 min·Big Ben Bowen Highway
Use the straight lane.
30
Turn right onto US 60
0.5 mi·52 sec·Midland Trail
Use the right lane.
31
Turn left onto CR 60/5
0.4 mi·1 min·Farmdale Road
Use the left lane.
32
Continue on Main Street
379 ft·14 sec·Main Street
33
Arrive at destination
Main 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 105.3 miles from Weirton, WV, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.7 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 46 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.3 miles or 2h 11m 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 28m
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.
The longest stretch is on WV 2 for about 63.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 105.3 mi from Weirton, WV
· 2h 11m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
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
Afternoon
in Weirton on Friday
Local time
1:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Barboursville, WV
Afternoon
in Barboursville on Friday
Local time
1:08 PM
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 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 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 210.6 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (US 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.4 miles (South Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 143.3 miles (WV 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Weirton, WV to Barboursville, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Ravenswood along the way.
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.
