Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
31.1 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weirton, WV
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Benwood, WV
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The drive from Weirton, WV to Benwood, WV covers 31.1 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WV 2, Main Street, McMechen Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.8 miles on WV 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 31.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 47m highway drive covering 31.1 miles, with most of the trip on WV 2 and Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.8 miles on WV 2.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WV 2 and Main Street. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near WV 2.
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 31.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 (WV 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.6 miles (WV 2 / Chapline Street): Navigation decision point; at 30.7 miles (McMechen Street): Navigation decision point.
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 right onto WV 2 / Chapline Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto McMechen Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Weirton, WV to Benwood, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Wheeling along the way.
Wheeling
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WV 2 | 27.8 mi | 40m |
| Main Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| McMechen Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 16th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Chapline Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton, WV and Benwood, WV.
Start on WV 2
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
Turn left onto WV 2
Turn right onto WV 2
Take the ramp onto WV 2
Take the exit
Turn right onto McMechen Street
Turn right onto 4th Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.5 mi from Weirton, WV · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.5 miles from Weirton, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Benwood, WV if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$4.86 one way
$9.73 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.76 | $11.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Afternoon in Weirton on Friday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Benwood on Friday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
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.
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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