How far is Buckhannon, WV from Weirton, WV?

The driving distance from Buckhannon, WV to Weirton, WV is about 137.9 miles (222 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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
137.96 mi
02h 35m
Flight
100.27 mi
161.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.27 mi
Kilometers
161.37 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.96 mi
Kilometers
222.02 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton
Mon, May 25, 2:12 AM EDT
Return by in Buckhannon
Mon, May 25, 4:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buckhannon
2026-05-24T23:37
Arrive Weirton
Mon, May 25, 2:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buckhannon
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
Star City
WV

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

From Buckhannon
68.3 mi
01h 17m
To Weirton
69.7 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Locust Street

    12.4 mi · 19 min · North Locust Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Buckhannon Pike

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Buckhannon Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike

    822 ft · 13 sec · Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike

  4. 4

    Continue on Buckhannon Pike

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Buckhannon Pike

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1221 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    82.9 mi · 1 hr 32 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 Buckhannon 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
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
82.9 mi · 60%
Washington Pike
18 mi · 13%
North Locust Street
12.4 mi · 9%
Buckhannon Pike
8.7 mi · 6%
Commerce Street
8.31 mi · 6%
WV 2 North
2.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

82.9 mi · 01h 32m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.6 mi
100.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Star City
01h 17m from Buckhannon
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Buckhannon and Scattered Rain Showers near Weirton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.9 miles (222 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Star City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.3 miles from Buckhannon and 69.7 miles from Weirton.

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

The direct path is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.29 one way or $38.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Star City

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

52 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

76 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
RAIL

Greensburg

81 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Union Station

87 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buckhannon and Weirton. Straight-line distance: 100.27 mi (161.37 km).

Buckhannon

#1 Buckhannon

City in Upshur County, West Virginia

Population5,395
Coordinates38.9939900, -80.2320300
Altitude436
CountryUnited States
Weirton

#2 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

Population18,068
Coordinates40.4189600, -80.5895200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: North Locust Street (-80.232046, 38.993986)
End: Main Street (-80.58955, 40.418979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.43 L · about $19.29
Round trip
$38.58
9.74 gal · 36.86 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.29 $38.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.57 $43.14
Premium $4.78 $23.27 $46.54
Diesel $5.62 $27.39 $54.78

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Buckhannon and Weirton. The current time is 23:37:15.

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.