How far is MacArthur, WV from Weirton, WV?

The driving distance from MacArthur, WV to Weirton, WV is about 258.7 miles (416.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.8 miles (300.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
258.67 mi
04h 12m
Flight
186.83 mi
300.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.83 mi
Kilometers
300.68 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.67 mi
Kilometers
416.29 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton
Fri, Nov 6, 11:40 AM EST
Return by in MacArthur
Fri, Nov 6, 3:53 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave MacArthur
2026-11-06T07:27
Arrive Weirton
Fri, Nov 6, 11:40 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:34 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in MacArthur
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mineral Wells
WV

Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia

From MacArthur
123 mi
02h 06m
To Weirton
135.6 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 9 mph W
Destination
60°F
Friday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Virginia Turnpike

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  4. 4

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

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

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

    41 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  8. 8

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  11. 11

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  13. 13

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    22.4 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    2357 ft · 30 sec · 12th Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1816 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit right

    1284 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    34.1 mi · 44 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Slack Street

    158 m · 15 sec · Slack Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    1320 ft · 39 sec · Franklin Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    781 ft · 24 sec · North 7th Street

  22. 22

    Take the ramp straight

    820 ft · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  24. 24

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between MacArthur 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
78.7 mi · 30%
West Virginia Turnpike
58.8 mi · 23%
12th Street
35.1 mi · 14%
North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi · 9%
2nd Street
16.9 mi · 7%
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
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.9 mi
186.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mineral Wells
02h 06m from MacArthur
Leave By
8:34 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving MacArthur and Scattered Rain Showers near Weirton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 258.7 miles (416.3 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Mineral Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123 miles from MacArthur and 135.6 miles from Weirton.

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

The direct path is about 186.8 miles (300.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.84 one way or $75.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around MacArthur and Scattered Rain Showers near Weirton.

Stop Ideas Near Mineral Wells

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

94 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

114 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Huntington

117 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between MacArthur and Weirton. Straight-line distance: 186.83 mi (300.68 km).

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#1 MacArthur

MacArthur is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.7584500, -81.2126000
Altitude742
CountryUnited States
Weirton

#2 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

Population18,068
Coordinates40.4189600, -80.5895200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: I 64 West (-81.212602, 37.758449)
End: Main Street (-80.58955, 40.418979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 416 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.13 gal
34.55 L · about $37.84
Round trip
$75.69
18.26 gal · 69.1 L
Estimated CO2
81.1 kg one way
Round trip: 162.3 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $37.84 $75.69
Mid-grade $4.58 $41.82 $83.63
Premium $5.02 $45.83 $91.67
Diesel $6.38 $58.24 $116.48

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between MacArthur and Weirton. The current time is 07:27:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.