How far is Bluewell, WV from Weirton, WV?

The driving distance from Bluewell, WV to Weirton, WV is about 308.4 miles (496.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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
308.41 mi
05h 08m
Flight
217.64 mi
350.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.64 mi
Kilometers
350.25 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.41 mi
Kilometers
496.33 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton
Tue, Apr 14, 10:51 PM EDT
Return by in Bluewell
Wed, Apr 15, 4:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bluewell
2026-04-14T17:42
Arrive Weirton
Tue, Apr 14, 10:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 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
6:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bluewell
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
Flatwoods
WV

Unincorporated community in Jackson County, West Virginia

From Bluewell
147 mi
02h 34m
To Weirton
161.4 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Wv 20

    33 m · 5 sec · Old Wv 20

  2. 2

    Turn right

    771 ft · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto New Hope Road

    9.5 mi · 17 min · New Hope Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Morrison Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Morrison Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bluefield Road

    127 m · 9 sec · Bluefield Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Stafford Drive

    2005 ft · 40 sec · Stafford Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Ingleside Road

    1243 ft · 30 sec · Ingleside Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Princeton-Ingleside Road

    113 m · 10 sec · Princeton-Ingleside Road

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto Big Laurel Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Big Laurel Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2112 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    91.3 mi · 1 hr 45 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  14. 14

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

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

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

    41 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  18. 18

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  21. 21

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  23. 23

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    22.4 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    2357 ft · 30 sec · 12th Street

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1816 ft · 28 sec

  26. 26

    Take the exit right

    1284 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    34.1 mi · 44 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Slack Street

    158 m · 15 sec · Slack Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    1320 ft · 39 sec · Franklin Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    781 ft · 24 sec · North 7th Street

  32. 32

    Take the ramp straight

    820 ft · 20 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  34. 34

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Virginia Turnpike
91.3 mi · 30%
I 77 North
78.7 mi · 26%
12th Street
35.1 mi · 11%
North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi · 7%
2nd Street
16.9 mi · 5%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West Virginia Turnpike

Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

91.3 mi · 01h 45m

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
05h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.8 mi
217.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flatwoods
02h 34m from Bluewell
Leave By
6:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bluewell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Weirton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 308.4 miles (496.3 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?

Flatwoods is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147 miles from Bluewell and 161.4 miles from Weirton.

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

The direct path is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.8 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 6:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.10 one way or $86.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bluewell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Weirton.

Stop Ideas Near Flatwoods

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

60 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

77 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
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Ashland Transportation Center

87 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Montgomery

87 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bluewell and Weirton. Straight-line distance: 217.64 mi (350.25 km).

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#1 Bluewell

Bluewell is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.3126200, -81.2598200
Altitude791
CountryUnited States
Weirton

#2 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

Population18,068
Coordinates40.4189600, -80.5895200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Wv 20 (-81.259821, 37.312615)
End: Main Street (-80.58955, 40.418979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 496 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.88 gal
41.2 L · about $43.10
Round trip
$86.19
21.76 gal · 82.4 L
Estimated CO2
96.7 kg one way
Round trip: 193.4 kg / 426 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $43.10 $86.19
Mid-grade $4.43 $48.19 $96.38
Premium $4.78 $51.98 $103.97
Diesel $5.62 $61.19 $122.38

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Bluewell and Weirton. The current time is 17:42:36.

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.