How far is Madison, WV from Weirton, WV?

The driving distance from Madison, WV to Weirton, WV is about 230.5 miles (371 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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
230.55 mi
03h 49m
Flight
175.31 mi
282.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.31 mi
Kilometers
282.14 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.55 mi
Kilometers
371.03 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM EDT
Return by in Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 6:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-22T23:01
Arrive Weirton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 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
9:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison
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 Madison
109.4 mi
01h 54m
To Weirton
121.1 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    1472 ft · 25 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Smoot Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Smoot Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    27.1 mi · 31 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2013 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East, I 77, I 79, US 119 North: Charleston, Beckley

    1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

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

    2152 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  9. 9

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

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

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

    41 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  13. 13

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  16. 16

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  18. 18

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    22.4 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    2357 ft · 30 sec · 12th Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1816 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit right

    1284 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    34.1 mi · 44 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Slack Street

    158 m · 15 sec · Slack Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    1320 ft · 39 sec · Franklin Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    781 ft · 24 sec · North 7th Street

  27. 27

    Take the ramp straight

    820 ft · 20 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  29. 29

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison 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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
78.8 mi · 34%
12th Street
35.1 mi · 15%
North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi · 10%
2nd Street
16.9 mi · 7%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 5%
Emerson Avenue
5 mi · 2%
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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.2 mi
175.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Hills
01h 54m from Madison
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Madison 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 Madison to Weirton?

The road trip is about 230.5 miles (371 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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 109.4 miles from Madison and 121.1 miles from Weirton.

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

The direct path is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 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 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.24 one way or $64.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Madison and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Madison and Weirton. Straight-line distance: 175.31 mi (282.14 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

City in West Virginia, United States

Population2,616
Coordinates38.0670500, -81.8192900
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Weirton

#2 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

Population18,068
Coordinates40.4189600, -80.5895200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-81.819329, 38.067064)
End: Main Street (-80.58955, 40.418979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.14 gal
30.8 L · about $32.24
Round trip
$64.49
16.28 gal · 61.6 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.7 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.24 $64.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.05 $72.10
Premium $4.78 $38.89 $77.79
Diesel $5.62 $45.78 $91.56

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Weirton. The current time is 23:01:38.

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.