Trip from Weirton, WV to Gilbert Creek, WV

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Drive Time

5h 40m

Distance

274 mi

441 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 27m ★

6 AM

5h 40m

8 AM

6h 7m

10 AM

5h 49m

12 PM

5h 47m

3 PM

5h 51m

5 PM

6h 5m

8 PM

5h 32m

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

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Gilbert Creek, WV

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Weirton to Gilbert Creek covers 274 miles of West Virginia terrain, requiring about 5 hours and 40 minutes of drive time. Because this journey stays entirely within the state's Southeast region, you can realistically complete the trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget approximately $44 for fuel, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Navigating the route involves a blend of WV 2, US 119, and Dean Martin Boulevard, offering a varied experience across the state. It is a straightforward trip for those comfortable with a full day of driving, providing a practical way to traverse the region from north to south.

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

137 miles from Weirton, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing highway efficiency with local road navigation. You will spend about 59% of your time on highways, providing a consistent pace for much of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 76.6 miles along WV 2 before the road character begins to shift. As you transition between the primary roads, expect the driving environment to change from broader thoroughfares to more localized stretches. Staying alert is key, as the route requires you to adapt to different road types as you make your way toward Gilbert Creek.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 36 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 76.6 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,846 ft 617 ft

Total Climb

1,865 ft

Total Descent

1,516 ft

Highest Point

1,846 ft

~262.5 mi in

Elevation Range

1,230 ft

Notable High Points

1,846 ft at ~262.5 miles +743 ft prominence

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near US 22.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 274 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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 188.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 22

Keep slight left at fork onto US 22

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5.4 mi into trip | ~10m in | South Court Street

Turn right onto South Court Street

Navigation decision point

188.2 mi into trip | ~3h 41m in

Take the exit toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

242.5 mi into trip | ~4h 44m in

Take the exit toward WV 73, WV 10: Logan

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward WV 73, WV 10: Logan

242.8 mi into trip | ~4h 45m in | WV 73

Turn left onto WV 73

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
WV 2	76.6 mi	1h 22m
US 119	53.1 mi	1h 1m
Dean Martin Boulevard	34.4 mi	44m
Energy Road	21.6 mi	25m
WV 44	17 mi	29m
Chelsea Street	16.8 mi	19m
3rd Street	13.7 mi	15m
US 52	7.4 mi	10m

Longest stretch: WV 2 — 76.6 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on WV 2

2.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

Keep slight left at fork onto US 22

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 22

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Exit 244

Merge onto SR 7

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Dean Martin Boulevard

Take the exit

364 ft · 12 sec

Continue on North 4th Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · North 4th Street

Turn left onto Slack Street

226 ft · 6 sec · Slack Street

Turn right onto South Court Street

235 ft · 6 sec · South Court Street

Turn right onto SR 7

34 mi · 43 min · Dean Martin Boulevard

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec

Turn left onto SR 872

0.5 mi · 31 sec · Ferry Landing Road

Continue on WV 2 Spur

0.4 mi · 34 sec · WV 2 Spur

Turn right onto WV 2

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lafayette Avenue

Continue on WV 2

22 mi · 25 min · Energy Road

Continue on WV 2

1.3 mi · 1 min · North State Route 2

Continue on WV 2

2.0 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

Continue on WV 2

4.3 mi · 4 min · Vine Street

Continue on WV 2

5.0 mi · 5 min · North 4th Avenue

Turn left onto WV 2

269 ft · 4 sec · Elizabeth Street

Turn right onto WV 2

17 mi · 19 min · Chelsea Street

Continue on WV 2

12 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street

Continue on WV 2

5.1 mi · 5 min · Emerson Avenue

Take the exit onto WV 2

77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · WV 2

Continue on I 77

2.3 mi · 2 min · I 77

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 12 sec

Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 34 sec

Merge onto I 64

0.6 mi · 48 sec · I 64

Take the exit onto US 119

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 119

Toward US 119 South: Logan

Keep slight right at fork onto US 119

52 mi · 1 hr · US 119

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Toward WV 73, WV 10: Logan

Turn left onto WV 73

1.9 mi · 2 min · WV 73

Use the straight lane.

Continue on WV 73

0.3 mi · 32 sec · WV 73

Use the straight lane.

Continue on WV 44

17 mi · 29 min · WV 44

Turn left onto US 52

7.4 mi · 10 min · US 52

Turn right onto CR 13

4.5 mi · 10 min · Gilbert Creek Road

Arrive at destination

CR 13

Trip Plan

Given the 5 hour and 40 minute duration, aiming for an early morning departure gives you the best flexibility to reach your destination before nightfall. Plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the 274-mile journey and keep your focus sharp. With a fuel budget of $44, it is wise to top off your tank before departing Weirton to avoid unnecessary mid-trip stops. Since the route utilizes a mix of state and local roads, keep a close eye on your GPS to navigate the transition onto Dean Martin Boulevard smoothly. Maintaining this pace ensures you arrive at Gilbert Creek without feeling rushed or overly fatigued.

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 137 miles from Weirton, WV, or about 2h 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.6 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 137 miles or 2h 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gilbert Creek, 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 274 miles and 5h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 76.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 137 mi from Weirton, WV · 2h 46m into the drive

suburb in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Meads, KY

137 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

Newtown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wellston, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 137 miles from Weirton, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before WV 2 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.6 miles.

Arriving in Gilbert Creek, WV

The final approach into Gilbert Creek, 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 Gilbert Creek, 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

$42.85 one way

$85.70 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 96 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$46.85	$93.70
premium	$4.70	$50.71	$101.42
diesel	$5.61	$60.50	$120.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 95.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	82.2	1	$28.77	$13.15
Efficient EV	68.5	0	$23.97	$10.96
EV Truck/SUV	109.6	1	$38.36	$17.54

Gas CO2

96 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Weirton, WV

Afternoon in Weirton on Tuesday

Local time

4:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gilbert Creek, WV

Afternoon in Gilbert Creek on Tuesday

Local time

4:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

83°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

22 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

5h 40m 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 Gilbert Creek, WV covers 274 miles and takes about 5h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are WV 2, US 119, Dean Martin Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 137 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 $42.85 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.

The route from Weirton, WV to Gilbert Creek, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 617 ft to 1,846 ft elevation with about 1,865 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.

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Trip from Weirton, WV to Gilbert Creek, WV

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Gilbert Creek, WV

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Weirton, WV

Gilbert Creek, WV

Same local time

22 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 40m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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