How far is Moundsville, WV from Weirton, WV?
The driving distance from Moundsville, WV to Weirton, WV is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (57 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moundsville and Weirton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moundsville and Weirton.
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Start on 5th Street
12 m · 4 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
611 ft · 16 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto 7th Street
1135 ft · 27 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Lafayette Avenue
1897 ft · 52 sec · Lafayette Avenue
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Turn right onto 12th Street
2317 ft · 30 sec · 12th Street
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Continue straight
1816 ft · 28 sec
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Take the exit right
1284 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
34.1 mi · 44 min
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Turn left onto Slack Street
158 m · 15 sec · Slack Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
1320 ft · 39 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
781 ft · 24 sec · North 7th Street
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Take the ramp straight
820 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Bridge
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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 Moundsville 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.
12th Street
Continue straight
34.1 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Sunny leaving Moundsville and Sunny near Weirton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moundsville to Weirton?
The road trip is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Clearview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Moundsville and 20.7 miles from Weirton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.4 miles (57 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.78 one way or $11.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Moundsville and Sunny near Weirton.
Stop Ideas Near Clearview
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 Clearview.
Union Station
Alliance
Connellsville station
Greensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moundsville and Weirton. Straight-line distance: 35.39 mi (56.96 km).
#1 Moundsville
City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 8,117 |
| Coordinates | 39.9203500, -80.7431400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.47 | $12.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.21 | $16.42 |
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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