How far is Parsons, WV from Weirton, WV?

The driving distance from Parsons, WV to Weirton, WV is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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
140.47 mi
02h 51m
Flight
103.33 mi
166.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.33 mi
Kilometers
166.3 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.47 mi
Kilometers
226.07 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton
Tue, May 5, 4:44 PM EDT
Return by in Parsons
Tue, May 5, 7:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parsons
2026-05-05T13:53
Arrive Weirton
Tue, May 5, 4:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parsons
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
Star City
WV

City in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Parsons
68.5 mi
01h 25m
To Weirton
72 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    14 m · 2 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    2635 ft · 44 sec · Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cheat Valley Highway

    15.9 mi · 23 min · Cheat Valley Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Green Valley

    2295 ft · 1 min · Green Valley

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Birch Root Run

    2260 ft · 1 min · Birch Root Run

  6. 6

    Continue on Stevenburg

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Stevenburg

  7. 7

    Continue on Bethlehem Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Bethlehem Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto George Washington Highway

    6.4 mi · 10 min · George Washington Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right

    12 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Gladesville Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gladesville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Flat Rocks Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Flat Rocks Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Gladesville Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Gladesville Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Grafton Road

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Grafton Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto I 68 West

    2311 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2240 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I-79 N: Washington

    3196 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    49.5 mi · 55 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue

    1338 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue

    633 ft · 28 sec · East Wylie Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Washington Pike

    8 mi · 12 min · Washington Pike

  22. 22

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Washington Pike

    10 mi · 15 min · Washington Pike

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto 10th Street

    2605 ft · 48 sec · 10th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Commerce Street

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Commerce Street

  26. 26

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
49.5 mi · 35%
Washington Pike
18 mi · 13%
Cheat Valley Highway
15.9 mi · 11%
Commerce Street
8.31 mi · 6%
Grafton Road
7.65 mi · 5%
George Washington Highway
6.43 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

49.5 mi · 00h 55m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
103.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Star City
01h 25m from Parsons
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Parsons 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 Parsons to Weirton?

The road trip is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Star City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Parsons and 72 miles from Weirton.

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

The direct path is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parsons and Chance Rain Showers near Weirton.

Stop Ideas Near Star City

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

52 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

76 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
RAIL

Greensburg

81 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Union Station

87 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parsons and Weirton. Straight-line distance: 103.33 mi (166.3 km).

Parsons

#1 Parsons

City in Tucker County, West Virginia, USA

Population1,395
Coordinates39.0964900, -79.6809000
Altitude502
CountryUnited States
Weirton

#2 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

Population18,068
Coordinates40.4189600, -80.5895200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: US 48 (-79.680859, 39.096431)
End: Main Street (-80.58955, 40.418979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.76 L · about $19.65
Round trip
$39.29
9.92 gal · 37.52 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.65 $39.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.97 $43.94
Premium $4.78 $23.70 $47.40
Diesel $5.62 $27.90 $55.79

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Parsons and Weirton. The current time is 13:53:10.

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.