How far is Hinton, WV from Weirton, WV?

The driving distance from Hinton, WV to Weirton, WV is about 264.5 miles (425.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.3 miles (306.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m 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
264.55 mi
04h 45m
Flight
190.34 mi
306.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.34 mi
Kilometers
306.32 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.55 mi
Kilometers
425.75 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton
Thu, May 14, 2:33 AM EDT
Return by in Hinton
Thu, May 14, 7:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hinton
2026-05-13T21:48
Arrive Weirton
Thu, May 14, 2:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 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
7:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hinton
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
Ravenswood
WV

City in West Virginia

From Hinton
139.3 mi
02h 22m
To Weirton
125.3 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    58 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    56 m · 10 sec · 4th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Temple Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Temple Street

  4. 4

    Continue on WV 20

    1.7 mi · 2 min · WV 20

  5. 5

    Continue on Meadow Creek Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Meadow Creek Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1555 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 77 North: Charleston

    2342 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  12. 12

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

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

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

    41 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  16. 16

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  19. 19

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  21. 21

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    22.4 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    2357 ft · 30 sec · 12th Street

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1816 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Take the exit right

    1284 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    34.1 mi · 44 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Slack Street

    158 m · 15 sec · Slack Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    1320 ft · 39 sec · Franklin Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    781 ft · 24 sec · North 7th Street

  30. 30

    Take the ramp straight

    820 ft · 20 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
78.7 mi · 30%
West Virginia Turnpike
60.9 mi · 23%
12th Street
35.1 mi · 13%
Meadow Creek Road
25.5 mi · 10%
North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi · 8%
2nd Street
16.9 mi · 6%
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
04h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.2 mi
190.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ravenswood
02h 22m from Hinton
Leave By
7:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hinton and Rain Showers near Weirton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 264.5 miles (425.7 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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 139.3 miles from Hinton and 125.3 miles from Weirton.

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

The direct path is about 190.3 miles (306.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.2 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 7:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.00 one way or $73.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hinton and Rain Showers near Weirton.

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 Hinton and Weirton. Straight-line distance: 190.34 mi (306.32 km).

Hinton

#1 Hinton

City in Summers County, West Virginia, United States

Population2,321
Coordinates37.6740100, -80.8892500
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Weirton

#2 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

Population18,068
Coordinates40.4189600, -80.5895200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.889225, 37.673964)
End: Main Street (-80.58955, 40.418979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 426 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.34 gal
35.34 L · about $37.00
Round trip
$73.99
18.68 gal · 70.68 L
Estimated CO2
83 kg one way
Round trip: 166 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.00 $73.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $41.37 $82.73
Premium $4.78 $44.63 $89.25
Diesel $5.62 $52.53 $105.06

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Hinton and Weirton. The current time is 21:48:40.

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.