How far is Ansted, WV from Weirton, WV?

The driving distance from Ansted, WV to Weirton, WV is about 224.7 miles (361.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
224.7 mi
03h 48m
Flight
160.07 mi
257.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.07 mi
Kilometers
257.6 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.7 mi
Kilometers
361.62 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM EDT
Return by in Ansted
Thu, Apr 23, 10:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ansted
2026-04-23T03:16
Arrive Weirton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ansted
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Despard
WV

Census-designated place in Harrison County, West Virginia

From Ansted
111.6 mi
01h 54m
To Weirton
113.1 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ansted and Weirton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ansted and Weirton.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Midland Trail

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Midland Trail

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US 19 North: Summersville

    2205 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    43.4 mi · 52 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg

    1643 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    140.3 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue

    1338 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue

    633 ft · 28 sec · East Wylie Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Washington Pike

    8 mi · 12 min · Washington Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington Pike

    10 mi · 15 min · Washington Pike

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto 10th Street

    2605 ft · 48 sec · 10th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Commerce Street

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Commerce Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ansted and Weirton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
140 mi · 62%
US 19 North
43.8 mi · 20%
Washington Pike
18 mi · 8%
Commerce Street
8.31 mi · 4%
Midland Trail
5.37 mi · 2%
WV 2 North
2.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

140 mi · 02h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.6 mi
160.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Despard
01h 54m from Ansted
Leave By
9:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ansted and Sunny near Weirton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ansted to Weirton?

The road trip is about 224.7 miles (361.6 km) and usually takes 03h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Despard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.6 miles from Ansted and 113.1 miles from Weirton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.41 one way or $62.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ansted and Sunny near Weirton.

Stop Ideas Near Despard

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Despard and the surrounding midpoint area.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
Scenic stop 8.2 mi away

Shinnston City Parks & Rec

Shinnston , WV
Shinnston, WV 26431, United States
Rating 3.5/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 2.9 mi away

Clarksburg Parks & Recreation

Clarksburg , WV
222 W Main St, Clarksburg, WV 26301
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Benedum Civic Center
Nearby stop 1.7 mi away

Benedum Civic Center

Bridgeport , WV
164 W Main St, Bridgeport, WV 26330
Rating 4.0/5 3 reviews Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Despard.

RAIL

Connellsville station

102 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

113 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ansted and Weirton. Straight-line distance: 160.07 mi (257.6 km).

Ansted

#1 Ansted

Town in Fayette County, West Virginia

Population1,300
Coordinates38.1362200, -81.0995500
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Weirton

#2 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

Population18,068
Coordinates40.4189600, -80.5895200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-81.099553, 38.136215)
End: Main Street (-80.58955, 40.418979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.93 gal
30.01 L · about $31.41
Round trip
$62.82
15.86 gal · 60.02 L
Estimated CO2
70.5 kg one way
Round trip: 140.9 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.41 $62.82
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.12 $70.24
Premium $4.78 $37.89 $75.78
Diesel $5.62 $44.60 $89.20

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ansted and Weirton. The current time is 03:16:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.