How far is Mount Hope, WV from Weirton Heights, WV?

The driving distance from Mount Hope, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is about 227 miles (365.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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
227.04 mi
03h 53m
Flight
167.53 mi
269.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.53 mi
Kilometers
269.62 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.04 mi
Kilometers
365.39 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 9:41 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 1:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Hope
2026-04-19T05:47
Arrive Weirton Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 9:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 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
9:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Hope
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
Williamstown
WV

City in Wood County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Mount Hope
107.6 mi
01h 56m
To Weirton Heights
119.4 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Hope and Weirton Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Hope and Weirton Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1542 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    Turn slight left

    1.3 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Slaughters Creek

    6.2 mi · 24 min · Slaughters Creek

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    1329 ft · 42 sec · 3rd Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1121 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1078 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    15.9 mi · 18 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  11. 11

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

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

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

    41 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  15. 15

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  18. 18

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  20. 20

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    22.4 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    2357 ft · 30 sec · 12th Street

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1816 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit right

    1284 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    34.1 mi · 44 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Slack Street

    158 m · 15 sec · Slack Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    1320 ft · 39 sec · Franklin Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    781 ft · 24 sec · North 7th Street

  29. 29

    Take the ramp straight

    820 ft · 20 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 13: Three Springs Drive

    1049 ft · 25 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight right

    107 m · 11 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Three Springs Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Three Springs Drive

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cove Road

    1 km · 2 min · Cove Road

  36. 36

    Turn sharp left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    14 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Hope and Weirton Heights.

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
37 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
78.7 mi · 35%
12th Street
35.1 mi · 15%
North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi · 10%
2nd Street
16.9 mi · 7%
West Virginia Turnpike
15.9 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
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.5 mi
167.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamstown
01h 56m from Mount Hope
Leave By
9:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Mount Hope and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Weirton Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Hope to Weirton Heights?

The road trip is about 227 miles (365.4 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Williamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.6 miles from Mount Hope and 119.4 miles from Weirton Heights.

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

The direct path is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.5 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 9:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.73 one way or $63.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Mount Hope and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Weirton Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Williamstown

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

118 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Hope and Weirton Heights. Straight-line distance: 167.53 mi (269.62 km).

Mount Hope

#1 Mount Hope

City in West Virginia

Population1,259
Coordinates38.1051000, -81.5181700
Altitude505
CountryUnited States
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#2 Weirton Heights

City in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population19,450
Coordinates40.4084000, -80.5392400
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: County Highway 14/02 (-81.518161, 38.105101)
End: Pennsylvania Avenue (-80.539232, 40.408333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 365 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.01 gal
30.33 L · about $31.73
Round trip
$63.46
16.02 gal · 60.66 L
Estimated CO2
71.2 kg one way
Round trip: 142.4 kg / 314 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.73 $63.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.48 $70.95
Premium $4.78 $38.27 $76.54
Diesel $5.62 $45.05 $90.10

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Hope and Weirton Heights. The current time is 05:47:47.

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.