How far is Oceana, WV from Weirton Heights, WV?

The driving distance from Oceana, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is about 276 miles (444.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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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Road
275.92 mi
04h 56m
Flight
196.5 mi
316.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.5 mi
Kilometers
316.23 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.92 mi
Kilometers
444.05 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton Heights
Mon, May 25, 2:54 PM EDT
Return by in Oceana
Mon, May 25, 7:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oceana
2026-05-25T09:57
Arrive Weirton Heights
Mon, May 25, 2:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 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
7:06 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
Mineral Wells
WV

Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia

From Oceana
132.4 mi
02h 28m
To Weirton Heights
143.5 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  34. 34

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

    1049 ft · 25 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right

    107 m · 11 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Three Springs Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Three Springs Drive

  37. 37

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

    1 km · 2 min · Cove Road

  38. 38

    Turn sharp left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    14 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oceana 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
39 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.5 mi
196.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mineral Wells
02h 28m from Oceana
Leave By
7:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Oceana and Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Weirton Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oceana to Weirton Heights?

The road trip is about 276 miles (444.1 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Mineral Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.4 miles from Oceana and 143.5 miles from Weirton Heights.

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

The direct path is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.5 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 7:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.58 one way or $77.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Oceana and Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Weirton Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Mineral Wells

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

94 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

114 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Huntington

117 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oceana and Weirton Heights. Straight-line distance: 196.5 mi (316.23 km).

Oceana

#1 Oceana

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

Population1,195
Coordinates37.6920600, -81.6240000
Altitude385
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: Kopperston Road (-81.623946, 37.692023)
End: Pennsylvania Avenue (-80.539232, 40.408333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 444 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.74 gal
36.86 L · about $38.58
Round trip
$77.16
19.48 gal · 73.72 L
Estimated CO2
86.6 kg one way
Round trip: 173.1 kg / 382 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $38.58 $77.16
Mid-grade $4.43 $43.14 $86.28
Premium $4.78 $46.54 $93.08
Diesel $5.62 $54.78 $109.56

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Oceana and Weirton Heights. The current time is 09:57:25.

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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.