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

The driving distance from Grafton, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
101.46 mi
01h 59m
Flight
78.75 mi
126.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.75 mi
Kilometers
126.73 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.46 mi
Kilometers
163.29 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 2:30 AM EDT
Return by in Grafton
Thu, Apr 16, 4:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grafton
2026-04-16T00:31
Arrive Weirton Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 2:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grafton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Blacksville
WV

Town in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States

From Grafton
55.1 mi
00h 59m
To Weirton Heights
46.4 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Saint John Street

    10 m · 7 sec · Saint John Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1925 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.1 km · 49 sec · Lincoln Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Victory Avenue

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Victory Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Grafton Road

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Grafton Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 68 West

    2311 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2240 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I-79 N: Washington

    3196 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    48.5 mi · 54 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 Grafton 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
48.5 mi · 48%
Southern Beltway
13 mi · 13%
PA Tpke 576 East
11.7 mi · 12%
I 79 North
11.1 mi · 11%
Grafton Road
10.4 mi · 10%
Victory Avenue
10.1 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

48.5 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
78.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blacksville
00h 59m from Grafton
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grafton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Weirton Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Blacksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from Grafton and 46.4 miles from Weirton Heights.

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

The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.18 one way or $28.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grafton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Weirton Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Blacksville

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

62 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Union Station

83 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

86 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
BUS

Grantsville, MD

95 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grafton and Weirton Heights. Straight-line distance: 78.75 mi (126.73 km).

Grafton

#1 Grafton

Town in West Virginia

Population4,968
Coordinates39.3409200, -80.0189700
Altitude312
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: Saint John Street (-80.018954, 39.340917)
End: Pennsylvania Avenue (-80.539232, 40.408333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.55 L · about $14.18
Round trip
$28.36
7.16 gal · 27.1 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.18 $28.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.86 $31.71
Premium $4.78 $17.11 $34.21
Diesel $5.62 $20.13 $40.27

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Grafton and Weirton Heights. The current time is 00:31:23.

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.