Trip from Weirton, WV to Lavalette, WV

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Drive Time

4h 30m

Distance

224.5 mi

361 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 17m ★

6 AM

4h 30m

8 AM

4h 57m

10 AM

4h 40m

12 PM

4h 37m

3 PM

4h 41m

5 PM

4h 56m

8 PM

4h 22m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Weirton, WV to Lavalette, WV covers 224.5 miles and takes about 4h 30m 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 $35.11 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

112.2 miles from Weirton, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 19m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Weirton, WV to Lavalette, WV covers 224.5 miles and takes about 4h 30m, 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 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 63.7 miles.

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 5.4 miles in near South Court Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 224.5 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 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; at 209.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

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

Turn right onto South Court Street

Navigation decision point

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...

209.3 mi into trip | ~4h 10m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

218.9 mi into trip | ~4h 21m in

Take the exit toward WV 152 South, WV 527 North

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

Toward WV 152 South, WV 527 North

219.1 mi into trip | ~4h 21m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

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 Lavalette, 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
I 64	9.3 mi	10m

Longest stretch: WV 2 — 63.7 mi, about 1h 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Weirton, WV and Lavalette, 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

34 mi · 36 min · WV 2

Take the exit onto WV 2

29 mi · 35 min · WV 2

Toward US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Ravenswood

Turn left onto WV 2

0.3 mi · 25 sec · WV 2

Turn left onto WV 2

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Viand Street

Continue on WV 2

21 mi · 23 min · Bartow Jones Bridge

Continue on WV 2

12 mi · 13 min · Ohio River Road

Turn left onto WV 193

3.2 mi · 3 min · Big Ben Bowen Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 64

9.3 mi · 10 min · I 64

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward WV 152 South, WV 527 North

Keep slight left at fork

187 ft · 9 sec

Turn left onto WV 152

1.4 mi · 2 min · 5th Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on WV 152

3.9 mi · 5 min · Fifth Street Road

Use the straight lane.

Arrive at destination

WV 152

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 112.2 miles from Weirton, WV, or about 2h 19m 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 112.2 miles or 2h 19m 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 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lavalette, 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 224.5 miles and 4h 30m.

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 63.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 112.2 mi from Weirton, WV · 2h 19m into the drive

suburb in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Meads, KY

112 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.

Meads, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 112.2 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 63.7 miles.

Arriving in Lavalette, WV

The final approach into Lavalette, 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 Lavalette, 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

$35.11 one way

$70.21 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$38.39	$76.77
premium	$4.70	$41.55	$83.10
diesel	$5.61	$49.57	$99.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 78.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	67.4	0	$23.57	$10.78
Efficient EV	56.1	0	$19.64	$8.98
EV Truck/SUV	89.8	1	$31.43	$14.37

Gas CO2

79 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Night in Weirton on Tuesday

Local time

9:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lavalette, WV

Night in Lavalette on Tuesday

Local time

9:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°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

23 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 30m 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 Lavalette, WV covers 224.5 miles and takes about 4h 30m 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 112.2 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 $35.11 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.