How far is Clarksburg, WV from Weirton Heights, WV?
The driving distance from Clarksburg, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is about 112 miles (180.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksburg and Weirton Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksburg and Weirton Heights.
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Start on West Main Street
1660 ft · 40 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Third Street
702 ft · 16 sec · South Third Street
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Take the ramp slight right
548 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corridor D
3 mi · 4 min · Corridor D
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North
3217 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
78 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
11.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on PA Tpke 576 West
1901 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Southern Beltway
13 mi · 14 min · Southern Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Pittsburgh, Weirton
2799 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto PA Tpke 576 East, US 22 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Weirton
2487 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 105: Colliers Way
1107 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
49 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Colliers Way
2849 ft · 1 min · Colliers Way
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
14 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksburg and Weirton Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
78 mi · 01h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Clarksburg and 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 Clarksburg to Weirton Heights?
The road trip is about 112 miles (180.3 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Blacksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.4 miles from Clarksburg and 51.6 miles from Weirton Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.65 one way or $31.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Clarksburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Weirton Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Blacksville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blacksville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksburg and Weirton Heights. Straight-line distance: 78.6 mi (126.5 km).
#1 Clarksburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,424 |
| Coordinates | 39.2806500, -80.3445300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Weirton Heights
City in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 19,450 |
| Coordinates | 40.4084000, -80.5392400 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pennsylvania Avenue (-80.539232, 40.408333)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $15.65 | $31.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.49 | $34.99 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.87 | $37.75 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.21 | $44.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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