How far is McMechen, WV from Weirton, WV?
The driving distance from McMechen, WV to Weirton, WV is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Brooke County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMechen and Weirton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMechen and Weirton.
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Start on East Baltimore Street
1002 ft · 46 sec · East Baltimore Street
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Turn right onto 12th Street
21 m · 5 sec · 12th Street
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Turn right
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1974 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto 16th Street
678 ft · 18 sec · 16th Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Market Street
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Turn left onto 7th Street
102 m · 10 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
3254 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on River Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · River Road
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Continue on Warwood Avenue
21.6 mi · 32 min · Warwood Avenue
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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 McMechen and Weirton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Warwood Avenue
Continue on Warwood Avenue
21.6 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McMechen and Sunny near Weirton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMechen to Weirton?
The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Windsor Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from McMechen and 19.1 miles from Weirton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McMechen and Sunny near Weirton.
Stop Ideas Near Windsor Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Windsor Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMechen and Weirton. Straight-line distance: 30.7 mi (49.4 km).
#1 McMechen
City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,665 |
| Coordinates | 39.9881300, -80.7314700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.62 | $11.25 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
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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