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

The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is about 131.1 miles (211 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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
131.14 mi
02h 22m
Flight
95.73 mi
154.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.73 mi
Kilometers
154.06 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.14 mi
Kilometers
211.05 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton Heights
Fri, Apr 17, 4:32 AM EDT
Return by in Parkersburg
Fri, Apr 17, 6:54 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 Heights
Fri, Apr 17, 4:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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
59.7 mi
01h 11m
To Weirton Heights
71.4 mi
01h 11m

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
77°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 Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 3 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 mi · 44 min

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto South 3rd Street

    106 m · 10 sec · South 3rd Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South 3rd Street

    49 m · 5 sec · South 3rd Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Slack Street

    158 m · 13 sec · Slack Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    1320 ft · 39 sec · Franklin Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    781 ft · 24 sec · North 7th Street

  29. 29

    Take the ramp straight

    820 ft · 20 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  32. 32

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

    1049 ft · 25 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight right

    107 m · 11 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Three Springs Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Three Springs Drive

  35. 35

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

    1 km · 2 min · Cove Road

  36. 36

    Turn sharp left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    14 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkersburg and Weirton Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
37 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
12th Street
35 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 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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
95.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
01h 11m from Parkersburg
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.1 miles (211 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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 59.7 miles from Parkersburg and 71.4 miles from Weirton Heights.

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

The direct path is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.34 one way or $36.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Heights. Straight-line distance: 95.73 mi (154.06 km).

Parkersburg

#1 Parkersburg

City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

Population29,009
Coordinates39.2667400, -81.5615100
Altitude187
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: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)
End: Pennsylvania Avenue (-80.539232, 40.408333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.52 L · about $18.34
Round trip
$36.68
9.26 gal · 35.04 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.34 $36.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.51 $41.01
Premium $4.78 $22.12 $44.24
Diesel $5.62 $26.04 $52.08

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 Heights. The current time is 02:10:12.

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.