How far is Glenville, WV from Weirton Heights, WV?
The driving distance from Glenville, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in West Virginia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glenville and Weirton Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenville and Weirton Heights.
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Start on East Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Little Kanawha Parkway
4.4 mi · 8 min · Little Kanawha Parkway
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Turn right onto Third Run Road
3 mi · 5 min · Third Run Road
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Turn right onto Newberne Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Newberne Road
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Turn slight left onto Bull Fork Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Bull Fork Road
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Continue on Tanner Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Tanner Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike
2759 ft · 58 sec · Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike
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Continue on Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike
6.8 mi · 10 min · Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike
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Continue on Staunton Turnpike
721 ft · 15 sec · Staunton Turnpike
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Turn right onto Smithville Road
11.7 mi · 17 min · Smithville Road
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Continue on Spring Street
1908 ft · 32 sec · Spring Street
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Continue on South Spring Street
1 km · 59 sec · South Spring Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
18.9 mi · 28 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
16.8 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Wells Street
5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street
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Continue on Vine Street
4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on North State Route 2
1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2
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Continue on North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2
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Turn left onto 12th Street
2357 ft · 30 sec · 12th Street
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Continue straight
1816 ft · 28 sec
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Take the exit right
1284 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
34.1 mi · 44 min
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Turn left onto Slack Street
158 m · 15 sec · Slack Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
1320 ft · 39 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
781 ft · 24 sec · North 7th Street
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Take the ramp straight
820 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Bridge
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Keep slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 13: Three Springs Drive
1049 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
107 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Three Springs Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Three Springs Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cove Road
1 km · 2 min · Cove Road
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Turn sharp left onto 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 Glenville and Weirton Heights.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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Continue straight
34.1 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Sunny leaving Glenville 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 Glenville to Weirton Heights?
The road trip is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Paden City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from Glenville and 90.5 miles from Weirton Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.4 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 12:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.97 one way or $45.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glenville and Sunny near Weirton Heights.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glenville and Weirton Heights. Straight-line distance: 103.08 mi (165.89 km).
#1 Glenville
County seat in West Virginia
| Population | 1,410 |
| Coordinates | 38.9342600, -80.8376000 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| 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: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $22.97 | $45.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.69 | $51.38 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.71 | $55.42 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.62 | $65.24 |
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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