How far is Barboursville, WV from Weirton Heights, WV?

The driving distance from Barboursville, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is about 224.3 miles (360.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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
224.23 mi
04h 01m
Flight
166.89 mi
268.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.89 mi
Kilometers
268.58 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.23 mi
Kilometers
360.87 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton Heights
Fri, Apr 17, 7:08 AM EDT
Return by in Barboursville
Fri, Apr 17, 11:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barboursville
2026-04-17T03:06
Arrive Weirton Heights
Fri, Apr 17, 7:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barboursville
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
Williamstown
WV

City in Wood County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Barboursville
106.2 mi
02h 01m
To Weirton Heights
118.1 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barboursville and Weirton Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    116 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    2149 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Midland Trail

    1126 ft · 26 sec · Midland Trail

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Big Ben Bowen Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Big Ben Bowen Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ohio River Road

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Ohio River Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Huntington Road

    20.8 mi · 24 min · Huntington Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Viand Street

    575 ft · 8 sec · Viand Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1508 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    29.2 mi · 35 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    33.7 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    41 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  15. 15

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  18. 18

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  20. 20

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    22.4 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    2357 ft · 30 sec · 12th Street

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1816 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit right

    1284 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    34.1 mi · 44 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Slack Street

    158 m · 15 sec · Slack Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    1320 ft · 39 sec · Franklin Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    781 ft · 24 sec · North 7th Street

  29. 29

    Take the ramp straight

    820 ft · 20 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 13: Three Springs Drive

    1049 ft · 25 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight right

    107 m · 11 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Three Springs Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Three Springs Drive

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cove Road

    1 km · 2 min · Cove Road

  36. 36

    Turn sharp left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    14 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
37 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
12th Street
35.1 mi · 16%
North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi · 10%
Huntington Road
20.8 mi · 9%
2nd Street
16.9 mi · 8%
Ohio River Road
12.2 mi · 5%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

12th Street

Continue straight

34.1 mi · 00h 44m

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
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.4 mi
166.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamstown
02h 01m from Barboursville
Leave By
8:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Barboursville and Chance Rain Showers near Weirton Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Barboursville to Weirton Heights?

The road trip is about 224.3 miles (360.9 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Williamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.2 miles from Barboursville and 118.1 miles from Weirton Heights.

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

The direct path is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.4 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 8:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.33 one way or $62.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Barboursville and Chance Rain Showers near Weirton Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Williamstown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Williamstown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Charleston

118 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barboursville and Weirton Heights. Straight-line distance: 166.89 mi (268.58 km).

Barboursville

#1 Barboursville

Village in Cabell County, West Virginia, United States

Population4,228
Coordinates38.4095300, -82.2945900
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
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#2 Weirton Heights

City in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population19,450
Coordinates40.4084000, -80.5392400
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-82.294593, 38.40952)
End: Pennsylvania Avenue (-80.539232, 40.408333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
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 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.91 gal
29.95 L · about $31.33
Round trip
$62.66
15.82 gal · 59.9 L
Estimated CO2
70.3 kg one way
Round trip: 140.6 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.33 $62.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.03 $70.07
Premium $4.78 $37.79 $75.59
Diesel $5.62 $44.49 $88.97

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Barboursville and Weirton Heights. The current time is 03:06:47.

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.