How far is Ohio County, WV from Weirton, WV?
The driving distance from Ohio County, WV to Weirton, WV is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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 49m.
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 West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ohio County and Weirton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ohio County and Weirton.
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Start on Chapel Hill Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Chapel Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dement Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Dement Road
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Turn sharp right onto Bethany Pike
3.8 mi · 7 min · Bethany Pike
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Continue on Bethany Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Bethany Road
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Continue on Van Meter Way
1570 ft · 33 sec · Van Meter Way
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Van Meter Way
3.7 mi · 7 min · Van Meter Way
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bethany Pike
6.1 mi · 11 min · Bethany Pike
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Turn right
8.9 mi · 13 min
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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 Ohio County 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.
Longest stretch
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8.94 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ohio County 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 Ohio County to Weirton?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Wellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Ohio County and 13.4 miles from Weirton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.16 one way or $8.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ohio County and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Weirton.
Stop Ideas Near Wellsburg
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 Wellsburg.
Union Station
Alliance
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ohio County and Weirton. Straight-line distance: 22.31 mi (35.9 km).
#1 Ohio County
County in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 41,182 |
| Coordinates | 40.0969200, -80.6190600 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.25 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $4.58 | $9.17 |
| Premium | $5.13 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
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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