How far is Oceana, WV from Weirton, WV?

The driving distance from Oceana, WV to Weirton, WV is about 274.1 miles (441.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m 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
274.17 mi
04h 55m
Flight
196.41 mi
316.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.41 mi
Kilometers
316.09 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.17 mi
Kilometers
441.23 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 AM EDT
Return by in Oceana
Thu, Apr 23, 8:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oceana
2026-04-22T22:33
Arrive Weirton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oceana
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
Elizabeth
WV

Human settlement in Wirt County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Oceana
131.2 mi
02h 27m
To Weirton
143 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 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 Oceana and Weirton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kopperston Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Kopperston Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Pond Fork Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Pond Fork Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Pond Fork Road

    31.1 mi · 46 min · Pond Fork Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Madison Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Street

    3019 ft · 51 sec · State Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Smoot Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Smoot Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left

    27.1 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2013 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

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

    1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    2152 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  13. 13

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

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

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

    41 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  17. 17

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  20. 20

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  22. 22

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    22.4 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    2357 ft · 30 sec · 12th Street

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1816 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Take the exit right

    1284 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    34.1 mi · 44 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Slack Street

    158 m · 15 sec · Slack Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    1320 ft · 39 sec · Franklin Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    781 ft · 24 sec · North 7th Street

  31. 31

    Take the ramp straight

    820 ft · 20 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  33. 33

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oceana 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
34 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
78.8 mi · 29%
Pond Fork Road
35.3 mi · 13%
12th Street
35.1 mi · 13%
North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi · 8%
2nd Street
16.9 mi · 6%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 4%
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
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.7 mi
196.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabeth
02h 27m from Oceana
Leave By
7:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Oceana 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 Oceana to Weirton?

The road trip is about 274.1 miles (441.2 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?

Elizabeth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.2 miles from Oceana and 143 miles from Weirton.

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

The direct path is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.7 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 7:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.30 one way or $76.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Oceana and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Weirton.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabeth

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

82 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

98 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Huntington

116 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oceana and Weirton. Straight-line distance: 196.41 mi (316.09 km).

Oceana

#1 Oceana

Human settlement in Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,195
Coordinates37.6920600, -81.6240000
Altitude385
CountryUnited States
Weirton

#2 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

Population18,068
Coordinates40.4189600, -80.5895200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Kopperston Road (-81.623946, 37.692023)
End: Main Street (-80.58955, 40.418979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.67 gal
36.62 L · about $38.30
Round trip
$76.61
19.34 gal · 73.24 L
Estimated CO2
85.9 kg one way
Round trip: 171.9 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $38.30 $76.61
Mid-grade $4.43 $42.83 $85.66
Premium $4.78 $46.20 $92.41
Diesel $5.62 $54.38 $108.77

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 Oceana and Weirton. The current time is 22:33:50.

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.