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

The driving distance from Richwood, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is about 214.6 miles (345.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
214.57 mi
03h 44m
Flight
150.87 mi
242.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.87 mi
Kilometers
242.8 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.57 mi
Kilometers
345.32 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 8:13 AM EDT
Return by in Richwood
Sun, Apr 19, 11:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richwood
2026-04-19T04:28
Arrive Weirton Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 8:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richwood
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
Bridgeport
WV

City in Harrison County, West Virginia, US

From Richwood
111.6 mi
01h 52m
To Weirton Heights
103 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oakford Avenue

    32 m · 8 sec · Oakford Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2627 ft · 44 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Richwood Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Richwood Road

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Summersville & Slavins Cabin Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Summersville & Slavins Cabin Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Webster Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Webster Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Scenic Highway

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Scenic Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hookersville

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hookersville

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Spruce Run Road

    539 ft · 12 sec · Spruce Run Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg

    1643 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    139.3 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh

    11.1 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on PA Tpke 576 West

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Southern Beltway

    13 mi · 14 min · Southern Beltway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Pittsburgh, Weirton

    2799 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto PA Tpke 576 East, US 22 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Weirton

    2487 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 105: Colliers Way

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    49 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Colliers Way

    2849 ft · 1 min · Colliers Way

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    14 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
139 mi · 65%
Southern Beltway
13 mi · 6%
Richwood Road
12.2 mi · 6%
PA Tpke 576 East
11.7 mi · 5%
I 79 North
11.1 mi · 5%
Scenic Highway
6.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

139 mi · 02h 32m

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
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.7 mi
150.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bridgeport
01h 52m from Richwood
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Richwood and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Richwood to Weirton Heights?

The road trip is about 214.6 miles (345.3 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Bridgeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.6 miles from Richwood and 103 miles from Weirton Heights.

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

The direct path is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.7 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 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.98 one way or $59.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Richwood and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Weirton Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Bridgeport

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bridgeport and the surrounding midpoint area.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
Scenic stop 5.8 mi away

Shinnston City Parks & Rec

Shinnston , WV
Shinnston, WV 26431, United States
Rating 3.5/5 10 reviews Park
City of Fairmont
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

City of Fairmont

Fairmont , WV
J.Harper Mereditn Building, 200 Jackson St, Fairmont, WV 26554
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office
Benedum Civic Center
Nearby stop 3.6 mi away

Benedum Civic Center

Bridgeport , WV
164 W Main St, Bridgeport, WV 26330
Rating 4.0/5 3 reviews Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bridgeport.

RAIL

Connellsville station

99 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

109 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richwood and Weirton Heights. Straight-line distance: 150.87 mi (242.8 km).

Richwood

#1 Richwood

City in West Virginia, United States

Population1,842
Coordinates38.2248400, -80.5331400
Altitude673
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: Oakford Avenue (-80.53318, 38.224826)
End: Pennsylvania Avenue (-80.539232, 40.408333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 345 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.57 gal
28.66 L · about $29.98
Round trip
$59.97
15.14 gal · 57.32 L
Estimated CO2
67.3 kg one way
Round trip: 134.5 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.98 $59.97
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.53 $67.06
Premium $4.78 $36.17 $72.34
Diesel $5.62 $42.57 $85.15

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Richwood and Weirton Heights. The current time is 04:28:58.

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.