How far is Parkersburg, WV from Weirton, WV?

The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Weirton, WV is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
128.71 mi
02h 16m
Flight
94.85 mi
152.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.85 mi
Kilometers
152.65 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.71 mi
Kilometers
207.14 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton
Fri, Apr 17, 4:26 AM EDT
Return by in Parkersburg
Fri, Apr 17, 6:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkersburg
2026-04-17T02:10
Arrive Weirton
Fri, Apr 17, 4:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parkersburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Franklin
WV

Town in West Virginia, United States

From Parkersburg
58.5 mi
01h 08m
To Weirton
70.2 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Juliana Street

    137 m · 22 sec · Juliana Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    1268 ft · 51 sec · 6th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Green Street

    111 m · 20 sec · Green Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    2714 ft · 1 min · 5th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1020 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Corridor D

  7. 7

    Turn left

    957 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

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

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

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

    41 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  13. 13

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  16. 16

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  18. 18

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    22.4 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    2357 ft · 30 sec · 12th Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1816 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit right

    1284 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    34.1 mi · 44 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Slack Street

    158 m · 15 sec · Slack Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    1320 ft · 39 sec · Franklin Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    781 ft · 24 sec · North 7th Street

  27. 27

    Take the ramp straight

    820 ft · 20 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  29. 29

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkersburg 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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
12th Street
35.1 mi · 27%
North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi · 17%
2nd Street
16.9 mi · 13%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 9%
Corridor D
6.33 mi · 5%
Emerson Avenue
5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

12th Street

Continue straight

34.1 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
94.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
01h 08m from Parkersburg
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Parkersburg and Chance Rain Showers near Weirton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Weirton?

The road trip is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Parkersburg and 70.2 miles from Weirton.

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

The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.98 one way or $35.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Parkersburg and Chance Rain Showers near Weirton.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

101 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Connellsville station

108 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Weirton. Straight-line distance: 94.85 mi (152.65 km).

Parkersburg

#1 Parkersburg

City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

Population29,009
Coordinates39.2667400, -81.5615100
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Weirton

#2 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

Population18,068
Coordinates40.4189600, -80.5895200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)
End: Main Street (-80.58955, 40.418979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.19 L · about $17.98
Round trip
$35.97
9.08 gal · 34.38 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.98 $35.97
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.11 $40.22
Premium $4.78 $21.69 $43.38
Diesel $5.62 $25.53 $51.07

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Parkersburg and Weirton. The current time is 02:10:07.

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.