Origin
Weirton, WV
Evening in Weirton on Thursday
Local time
7:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weirton, WV to Blennerhassett, WV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 31m
Distance
121.2 mi
195 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 21m
★
6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 25m
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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Blennerhassett, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Weirton, WV to Blennerhassett, WV covers 121.2 miles and takes about 2h 31m 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, Energy Road, Chelsea Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.4 miles on Dean Martin Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60.6 miles from Weirton, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 121.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 31m drive with frequent turns across 121.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dean Martin Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 34.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 16 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 Effort
6/10
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 121.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 5.3 miles (Slack Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 22
Keep slight left at fork onto US 22
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 244
4
5.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Slack Street
Turn left onto Slack Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
South Court Street
Turn right onto South Court Street
Navigation decision point
4
39.7 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
SR 872 / Ferry Landing Road
Turn left onto SR 872 / Ferry Landing Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Corridor D | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Emerson Avenue | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| North 4th Avenue | 5 mi | 5m |
| Vine Street | 4.3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Dean Martin Boulevard
— 34.4 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton, WV and Blennerhassett, 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
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
WV 2
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg
25
Turn right onto US 50
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Corridor D
26
Take the exit onto WV 68
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
WV 68
Toward WV 68 South: Ravenswood
27
Turn right onto WV 892
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dupont Road
28
Arrive at destination
WV 892
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.6 miles from Weirton, WV, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.4 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 27 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.6 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blennerhassett, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 121.2 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 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 Dean Martin Boulevard for about 34.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.6 mi from Weirton, WV · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.6 miles from Weirton, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Blennerhassett, WV
The final approach into Blennerhassett, 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 Blennerhassett, 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
$18.95 one way
$37.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $20.72 | $41.45 |
| premium | $4.70 | $22.43 | $44.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.76 | $53.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.73 | $5.82 |
| Efficient EV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.61 | $4.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.5 | 0 | $16.97 | $7.76 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Blennerhassett, WV
Evening in Blennerhassett on Thursday
Local time
7:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°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
34 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
2h 31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Blennerhassett, WV covers 121.2 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dean Martin Boulevard, Energy Road, Chelsea Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.6 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 $18.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 121.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 5.3 miles (Slack Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Weirton, WV to Blennerhassett, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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