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

The driving distance from Blennerhassett, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98 miles (157.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
135.21 mi
02h 23m
Flight
97.98 mi
157.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.98 mi
Kilometers
157.68 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.21 mi
Kilometers
217.6 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 2:49 AM EDT
Return by in Blennerhassett
Thu, Apr 16, 5:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blennerhassett
2026-04-16T00:25
Arrive Weirton Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 2:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blennerhassett
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Franklin
WV

Town in West Virginia, United States

From Blennerhassett
61.8 mi
01h 11m
To Weirton Heights
73.4 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dupont Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Dupont Road

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    150 m · 18 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1847 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Corridor D

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Corridor D

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Corridor D

  6. 6

    Turn left

    957 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

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

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

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

    41 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  12. 12

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  15. 15

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  17. 17

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    22.4 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    2357 ft · 30 sec · 12th Street

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1816 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit right

    1284 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    34.1 mi · 44 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Slack Street

    158 m · 15 sec · Slack Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    1320 ft · 39 sec · Franklin Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    781 ft · 24 sec · North 7th Street

  26. 26

    Take the ramp straight

    820 ft · 20 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

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

    1049 ft · 25 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right

    107 m · 11 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Three Springs Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Three Springs Drive

  32. 32

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

    1 km · 2 min · Cove Road

  33. 33

    Turn sharp left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    14 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blennerhassett 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
34 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
12th Street
35.1 mi · 26%
North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi · 17%
2nd Street
16.9 mi · 12%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 9%
Corridor D
9.65 mi · 7%
Emerson Avenue
5 mi · 4%
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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
98 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
01h 11m from Blennerhassett
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blennerhassett and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Weirton Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km) and usually takes 02h 23m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Blennerhassett and 73.4 miles from Weirton Heights.

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

The direct path is about 98 miles (157.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.89 one way or $37.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blennerhassett and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Weirton Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Franklin, 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 Franklin.

RAIL

Union Station

101 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Connellsville station

108 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blennerhassett and Weirton Heights. Straight-line distance: 97.98 mi (157.68 km).

Blennerhassett

#1 Blennerhassett

Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia

Population3,089
Coordinates39.2636900, -81.6292900
Altitude238
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: Dupont Road (-81.629322, 39.263652)
End: Pennsylvania Avenue (-80.539232, 40.408333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.77 gal
18.06 L · about $18.89
Round trip
$37.79
9.54 gal · 36.12 L
Estimated CO2
42.4 kg one way
Round trip: 84.8 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.89 $37.79
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.13 $42.25
Premium $4.78 $22.79 $45.58
Diesel $5.62 $26.83 $53.65

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Blennerhassett and Weirton Heights. The current time is 00:25:48.

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