How far is Hurricane, WV from Weirton, WV?

The driving distance from Hurricane, WV to Weirton, WV is about 225 miles (362.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157 miles (252.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
225.02 mi
03h 37m
Flight
157.05 mi
252.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.05 mi
Kilometers
252.74 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.02 mi
Kilometers
362.14 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton
Fri, May 15, 12:29 AM EDT
Return by in Hurricane
Fri, May 15, 4:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hurricane
2026-05-14T20:52
Arrive Weirton
Fri, May 15, 12:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 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
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hurricane
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
North Hills
WV

Town in West Virginia, United States

From Hurricane
106.7 mi
01h 48m
To Weirton
118.3 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    109 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Midland Trail

    1059 ft · 20 sec · Midland Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on Teays Valley Road

    634 ft · 18 sec · Teays Valley Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Hurricane Creek Road

    1493 ft · 28 sec · Hurricane Creek Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1723 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    24.2 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

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

    2152 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  11. 11

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

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

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

    41 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  15. 15

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  18. 18

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  20. 20

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    22.4 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    2357 ft · 30 sec · 12th Street

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1816 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit right

    1284 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    34.1 mi · 44 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Slack Street

    158 m · 15 sec · Slack Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    1320 ft · 39 sec · Franklin Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    781 ft · 24 sec · North 7th Street

  29. 29

    Take the ramp straight

    820 ft · 20 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  31. 31

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
78.8 mi · 35%
12th Street
35.1 mi · 16%
Hurricane Creek Road
24.8 mi · 11%
North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi · 10%
2nd Street
16.9 mi · 8%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 5%
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
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68 mi
157 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Hills
01h 48m from Hurricane
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hurricane and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Weirton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 225 miles (362.1 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

North Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.7 miles from Hurricane and 118.3 miles from Weirton.

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

The direct path is about 157 miles (252.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 68 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 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.45 one way or $62.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hurricane and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Weirton.

Stop Ideas Near North Hills

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

108 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hurricane and Weirton. Straight-line distance: 157.05 mi (252.74 km).

Hurricane

#1 Hurricane

City in West Virginia

Population6,389
Coordinates38.4325900, -82.0201400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Weirton

#2 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

Population18,068
Coordinates40.4189600, -80.5895200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.020099, 38.43259)
End: Main Street (-80.58955, 40.418979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.94 gal
30.06 L · about $31.45
Round trip
$62.90
15.88 gal · 60.12 L
Estimated CO2
70.6 kg one way
Round trip: 141.1 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.45 $62.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.17 $70.33
Premium $4.78 $37.94 $75.87
Diesel $5.62 $44.65 $89.31

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hurricane and Weirton. The current time is 20:52:00.

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.