How far is Kingwood, WV from Weirton, WV?
The driving distance from Kingwood, WV to Weirton, WV is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingwood and Weirton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingwood and Weirton.
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Start on South Sigler Street
24 m · 9 sec · South Sigler Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2273 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Morgantown Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · Morgantown Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Kingwood Pike
1634 ft · 27 sec · Kingwood Pike
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Turn right onto North Robert Stone Way
2389 ft · 40 sec · North Robert Stone Way
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
10.4 mi · 16 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1352 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I-79 N: Washington
3196 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
49.5 mi · 55 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue
1338 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue
633 ft · 28 sec · East Wylie Avenue
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Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on Washington Pike
8 mi · 12 min · Washington Pike
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Washington Pike
10 mi · 15 min · Washington Pike
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Turn straight onto 10th Street
2605 ft · 48 sec · 10th Street
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Turn right onto Commerce Street
8.3 mi · 12 min · Commerce Street
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingwood and Weirton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
49.5 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Kingwood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Weirton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingwood to Weirton?
The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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 53.7 miles from Kingwood and 54.2 miles from Weirton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.09 one way or $30.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Kingwood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Weirton.
Stop Ideas Near Blacksville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingwood and Weirton. Straight-line distance: 81.16 mi (130.61 km).
#1 Kingwood
City in Preston County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 3,047 |
| Coordinates | 39.4717600, -79.6833900 |
| Altitude | 553 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Weirton
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 18,068 |
| Coordinates | 40.4189600, -80.5895200 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-80.58955, 40.418979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $15.09 | $30.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.87 | $33.75 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.20 | $36.41 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.43 | $42.85 |
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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