How far is Gilbert Creek, WV from Weirton Heights, WV?

The driving distance from Gilbert Creek, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is about 287.6 miles (462.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.8 miles (336 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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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Road
287.6 mi
05h 00m
Flight
208.8 mi
336.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.8 mi
Kilometers
336.03 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.6 mi
Kilometers
462.85 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton Heights
Fri, May 1, 11:55 AM EDT
Return by in Gilbert Creek
Fri, May 1, 4:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gilbert Creek
2026-05-01T06:55
Arrive Weirton Heights
Fri, May 1, 11:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gilbert Creek
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ravenswood
WV

City in West Virginia

From Gilbert Creek
137.9 mi
02h 30m
To Weirton Heights
149.8 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
56°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert Creek and Weirton Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Gilbert Creek Road

    4.5 mi · 11 min · Gilbert Creek Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    7.4 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    15 mi · 26 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 119 North: Charleston

    1271 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    52.4 mi · 1 hr

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2013 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East, I 77, I 79, US 119 North: Charleston, Beckley

    1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg

    2152 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    41 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  17. 17

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  20. 20

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  22. 22

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    22.4 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    2357 ft · 30 sec · 12th Street

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1816 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Take the exit right

    1284 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    34.1 mi · 44 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Slack Street

    158 m · 15 sec · Slack Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    1320 ft · 39 sec · Franklin Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    781 ft · 24 sec · North 7th Street

  31. 31

    Take the ramp straight

    820 ft · 20 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  33. 33

    Keep slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  34. 34

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

    1049 ft · 25 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right

    107 m · 11 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Three Springs Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Three Springs Drive

  37. 37

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

    1 km · 2 min · Cove Road

  38. 38

    Turn sharp left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    14 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gilbert Creek 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
39 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
78.8 mi · 27%
US 119 North
52.6 mi · 18%
12th Street
35.1 mi · 12%
North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi · 8%
2nd Street
16.9 mi · 6%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

76.9 mi · 01h 23m

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
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.8 mi
208.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ravenswood
02h 30m from Gilbert Creek
Leave By
6:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Gilbert Creek and Chance Rain Showers near Weirton Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gilbert Creek to Weirton Heights?

The road trip is about 287.6 miles (462.9 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Ravenswood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.9 miles from Gilbert Creek and 149.8 miles from Weirton Heights.

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

The direct path is about 208.8 miles (336 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.8 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 6:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.20 one way or $80.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Gilbert Creek and Chance Rain Showers near Weirton Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Ravenswood

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

67 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

84 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

92 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Montgomery

93 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert Creek and Weirton Heights. Straight-line distance: 208.8 mi (336.03 km).

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#1 Gilbert Creek

Census-designated place in Mingo County, West Virginia

Population1,090
Coordinates37.5759400, -81.8948400
Altitude337
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: Gilbert Creek Road (-81.894809, 37.576152)
End: Pennsylvania Avenue (-80.539232, 40.408333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 463 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.15 gal
38.42 L · about $40.20
Round trip
$80.41
20.3 gal · 76.84 L
Estimated CO2
90.2 kg one way
Round trip: 180.4 kg / 398 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $40.20 $80.41
Mid-grade $4.43 $44.95 $89.91
Premium $4.78 $48.50 $96.99
Diesel $5.62 $57.08 $114.17

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Gilbert Creek and Weirton Heights. The current time is 06:55:12.

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.