How far is Elkview, WV from Weirton, WV?

The driving distance from Elkview, WV to Weirton, WV is about 208.6 miles (335.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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
208.59 mi
03h 25m
Flight
144.57 mi
232.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.57 mi
Kilometers
232.67 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.59 mi
Kilometers
335.69 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:22 AM EDT
Return by in Elkview
Thu, Apr 23, 11:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elkview
2026-04-23T04:57
Arrive Weirton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elkview
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
Belmont
WV

City in West Virginia, United States

From Elkview
98.5 mi
01h 42m
To Weirton
110.1 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Elk River Road

    39 m · 10 sec · Elk River Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Frame Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Frame Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    8.7 mi · 9 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North: Parkersburg

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    76.2 mi · 1 hr 22 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 right to continue on WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
77.1 mi · 37%
12th Street
35.1 mi · 17%
North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi · 11%
2nd Street
16.9 mi · 8%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 6%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
8.75 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Merge slight right

76.2 mi · 01h 22m

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
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64 mi
144.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belmont
01h 42m from Elkview
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elkview and Sunny near Weirton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 208.6 miles (335.7 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.5 miles from Elkview and 110.1 miles from Weirton.

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

The direct path is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 64 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 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.15 one way or $58.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elkview and Sunny near Weirton.

Stop Ideas Near Belmont

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

119 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elkview and Weirton. Straight-line distance: 144.57 mi (232.67 km).

Elkview

#1 Elkview

Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia

Population1,222
Coordinates38.4428800, -81.4804000
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Weirton

#2 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

Population18,068
Coordinates40.4189600, -80.5895200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.480359, 38.442852)
End: Main Street (-80.58955, 40.418979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.36 gal
27.86 L · about $29.15
Round trip
$58.31
14.72 gal · 55.72 L
Estimated CO2
65.4 kg one way
Round trip: 130.8 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.15 $58.31
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.60 $65.19
Premium $4.78 $35.17 $70.33
Diesel $5.62 $41.39 $82.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Elkview and Weirton. The current time is 04:57:17.

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.