How far is Nitro, WV from Weirton, WV?
The driving distance from Nitro, WV to Weirton, WV is about 213.4 miles (343.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
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City in West Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nitro and Weirton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nitro and Weirton.
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Start on 2nd Avenue
22 m · 3 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn slight left onto 1st Avenue
4.7 mi · 7 min · 1st Avenue
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Continue straight
571 ft · 10 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
1336 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
1488 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
2152 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
1956 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
41 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Emerson Avenue
5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue
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Continue on State Route 2
11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2
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Continue on 2nd Street
16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Wells Street
5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street
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Continue on Vine Street
4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
2 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on North State Route 2
1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2
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Continue on North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2
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Turn left onto 12th Street
2357 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 mi · 44 min
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Turn slight right onto South 3rd Street
106 m · 10 sec · South 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 3rd Street
49 m · 5 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Slack Street
158 m · 13 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 Nitro and Weirton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nitro to Weirton?
The road trip is about 213.4 miles (343.4 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.8 miles from Nitro and 112.5 miles from Weirton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.6 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 9:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.83 one way or $59.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nitro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Weirton.
Stop Ideas Near Belmont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nitro and Weirton. Straight-line distance: 153.81 mi (247.53 km).
#1 Nitro
Human settlement in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 6,285 |
| Coordinates | 38.4148100, -81.8440200 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 343 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $29.83 | $59.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.35 | $66.70 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $35.98 | $71.96 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $42.35 | $84.70 |
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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