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Trip from Weirton, WV to Paden City, WV

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 33m

Distance

71.5 mi

115 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 26m ★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m

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

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Weirton, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Weirton, WV to Paden City, WV covers 71.5 miles and takes about 1h 33m 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, Vine 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 $11.18 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.

Midpoint

35.7 miles from Weirton, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 71.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (4%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 33m drive with frequent turns across 71.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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 12 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 5/10

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 71.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 12 key points

These 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

5
71.5 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dean Martin Boulevard 34.4 mi 44m
Energy Road 21.6 mi 25m
Vine Street 4.3 mi 4m
Main Street 2.5 mi 4m
3rd Street 2 mi 2m
North State Route 2 1.3 mi 1m
North 4th Street 1.1 mi 2m
US 22 1.1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Dean Martin Boulevard — 34.4 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Weirton, WV and Paden City, 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

0.8 mi · 1 min · North 4th Avenue
19

Turn right onto Robinson Street

142 ft · 11 sec · Robinson Street
20

Turn left

74 ft · 5 sec
21

Arrive at destination

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.7 miles from Weirton, WV, or about 49m 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 16 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 35.7 miles or 49m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Paden City, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Weirton, WV

This is one driving day of about 71.5 miles and 1h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Weirton, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 35.7 mi from Weirton, WV · 49m into the drive

village in Belmont County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bellaire, OH

36 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

Brilliant, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Shadyside, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.7 miles from Weirton, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Paden City, WV

The final approach into Paden City, WV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Figaretti's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wheeling, West Virginia

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 25.5

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13042435625

Visit website

Figaretti's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 25.5

Wheeling, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13042435625

Visit website

Marsili's Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.4

Dillonvale, Ohio

Hours: 3–9 pm

+17407697800

Grand Vue

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 35.7

Moundsville, West Virginia

+13048459810

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.18 one way

$22.36 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $12.23 $24.45
premium $4.70 $13.23 $26.47
diesel $5.61 $15.79 $31.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.5 0 $7.51 $3.43
Efficient EV 17.9 0 $6.26 $2.86
EV Truck/SUV 28.6 0 $10.01 $4.58

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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

4:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Paden City, WV

Afternoon in Paden City on Friday

Local time

4:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Bellaire, OH

36 mi in

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

20 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

1h 33m 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 Paden City, WV covers 71.5 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dean Martin Boulevard, Energy Road, Vine Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 35.7 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 $11.18 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 Paden City, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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