Origin
Weirton, WV
Evening in Weirton on Thursday
Local time
6:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weirton, WV to Rand, WV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 52m
Distance
196.3 mi
316 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 40m
★
6 AM
3h 53m
8 AM
4h 19m
10 AM
4h 2m
12 PM
3h 59m
3 PM
4h 3m
5 PM
4h 17m
8 PM
3h 45m
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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Rand, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Weirton, WV to Rand, WV covers 196.3 miles and takes about 3h 52m 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 76.6 miles on WV 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.70 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
98.1 miles from Weirton, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 52m. Total distance: 196.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Weirton, WV to Rand, WV covers 196.3 miles and takes about 3h 52m, 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 28 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.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near US 22.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 52m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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
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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
7
193.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 47m in
|
US 60
Take the exit onto US 60 toward US 60 East: Midland Trail, Belle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 60 East: Midland Trail, Belle
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WV 2 | 76.6 mi | 1h 22m |
| 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 |
| I 77 | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| Emerson Avenue | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| North 4th Avenue | 5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
WV 2
— 76.6 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton, WV and Rand, 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
77 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
WV 2
24
Continue on I 77
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
I 77
25
Take the exit onto US 60
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 60
Toward US 60 East: Midland Trail, Belle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Turn left onto CR 60/47
506 ft
·
23 sec
·
CR 60/47
27
Turn right onto Jonquil Drive
212 ft
·
9 sec
·
Jonquil Drive
28
Arrive at destination
Jonquil Drive
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 98.1 miles from Weirton, WV, or about 2h 3m 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 43 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.1 miles or 2h 3m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rand, 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.
+
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 196.3 miles and 3h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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 98.1 mi from Weirton, WV · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 98.1 miles from Weirton, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before WV 2 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.6 miles.
Arriving in Rand, WV
The final approach into Rand, 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 Rand, 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
$30.70 one way
$61.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $33.56 | $67.13 |
| premium | $4.70 | $36.33 | $72.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.34 | $86.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.9 | 0 | $20.61 | $9.42 |
| Efficient EV | 49.1 | 0 | $17.18 | $7.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.5 | 0 | $27.48 | $12.56 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Rand, WV
Evening in Rand on Thursday
Local time
6:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
30 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
3h 52m 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 Rand, WV covers 196.3 miles and takes about 3h 52m 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 98.1 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 $30.70 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 52m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 Rand, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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