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

The driving distance from Elkview, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is about 211.2 miles (339.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.8 miles (233 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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
211.19 mi
03h 28m
Flight
144.79 mi
233.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.79 mi
Kilometers
233.02 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.19 mi
Kilometers
339.87 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM EDT
Return by in Elkview
Thu, Apr 23, 8:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elkview
2026-04-23T01:37
Arrive Weirton Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 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
10:02 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
99.7 mi
01h 44m
To Weirton Heights
111.5 mi
01h 44m

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
79°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 Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 13: Three Springs Drive

    1049 ft · 25 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right

    107 m · 11 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Three Springs Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Three Springs Drive

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cove Road

    1 km · 2 min · Cove Road

  33. 33

    Turn sharp left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    14 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.4 mi
144.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belmont
01h 44m from Elkview
Leave By
10:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elkview and Sunny near Weirton Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 211.2 miles (339.9 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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 99.7 miles from Elkview and 111.5 miles from Weirton Heights.

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

The direct path is about 144.8 miles (233 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.51 one way or $59.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Heights. Straight-line distance: 144.79 mi (233.02 km).

Elkview

#1 Elkview

Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia

Population1,222
Coordinates38.4428800, -81.4804000
Altitude184
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: (-81.480359, 38.442852)
End: Pennsylvania Avenue (-80.539232, 40.408333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 340 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.45 gal
28.21 L · about $29.51
Round trip
$59.02
14.9 gal · 56.42 L
Estimated CO2
66.2 kg one way
Round trip: 132.4 kg / 292 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.51 $59.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.00 $65.99
Premium $4.78 $35.60 $71.19
Diesel $5.62 $41.90 $83.80

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 Heights. The current time is 01:37:23.

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.