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

The driving distance from Daniels, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m 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
247.1 mi
04h 15m
Flight
186.8 mi
300.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.8 mi
Kilometers
300.62 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
247.1 mi
Kilometers
397.67 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton Heights
Mon, May 4, 7:26 PM EDT
Return by in Daniels
Mon, May 4, 11:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Daniels
2026-05-04T15:10
Arrive Weirton Heights
Mon, May 4, 7:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 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
8:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Daniels
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
Lost Creek
WV

Human settlement in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Daniels
127.9 mi
02h 07m
To Weirton Heights
119.2 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Burgess Drive

    76 m · 17 sec · Burgess Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ritter Drive

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Ritter Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on South Eisenhower Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Eisenhower Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right

    61 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Joe L. Smith Drive

    4 mi · 6 min · Joe L. Smith Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Robert C. Byrd Drive

    3 mi · 5 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward US 19 North: Summersville

    67.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg

    1643 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    139.3 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh

    11.1 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on PA Tpke 576 West

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Southern Beltway

    13 mi · 14 min · Southern Beltway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Pittsburgh, Weirton

    2799 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto PA Tpke 576 East, US 22 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Weirton

    2487 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 105: Colliers Way

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    49 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Colliers Way

    2849 ft · 1 min · Colliers Way

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    14 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
139 mi · 56%
US 19 North
67.2 mi · 27%
Southern Beltway
13 mi · 5%
PA Tpke 576 East
11.7 mi · 5%
I 79 North
11.1 mi · 4%
Joe L. Smith Drive
3.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

139 mi · 02h 32m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.3 mi
186.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lost Creek
02h 07m from Daniels
Leave By
8:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Daniels and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Weirton Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Lost Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.9 miles from Daniels and 119.2 miles from Weirton Heights.

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

The direct path is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.3 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 8:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.54 one way or $69.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Daniels and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Weirton Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Lost Creek

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

115 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Daniels and Weirton Heights. Straight-line distance: 186.8 mi (300.62 km).

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#1 Daniels

Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia

Population1,881
Coordinates37.7432700, -81.1240800
Altitude724
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: C and O Dam Road (-81.123398, 37.743512)
End: Pennsylvania Avenue (-80.539232, 40.408333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 398 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.72 gal
33.01 L · about $34.54
Round trip
$69.08
17.44 gal · 66.02 L
Estimated CO2
77.5 kg one way
Round trip: 155 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.54 $69.08
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.62 $77.24
Premium $4.78 $41.66 $83.33
Diesel $5.62 $49.04 $98.08

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Daniels and Weirton Heights. The current time is 15:10:32.

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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.