How far is Ripley, WV from Weirton, WV?
The driving distance from Ripley, WV to Weirton, WV is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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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 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Tyler County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ripley and Weirton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ripley and Weirton.
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Start on South Church Street
14 m · 9 sec · South Church Street
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Turn left onto Main Street West
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street West
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Take the ramp right toward I-77
41.8 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
1956 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
41 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Emerson Avenue
5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue
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Continue on State Route 2
11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2
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Continue on 2nd Street
16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Wells Street
5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street
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Continue on Vine Street
4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on North State Route 2
1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2
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Continue on North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2
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Turn left onto 12th Street
2357 ft · 30 sec · 12th Street
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Continue straight
1816 ft · 28 sec
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Take the exit right
1284 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
34.1 mi · 44 min
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Turn left onto Slack Street
158 m · 15 sec · Slack Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
1320 ft · 39 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
781 ft · 24 sec · North 7th Street
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Take the ramp straight
820 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Bridge
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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 Ripley and Weirton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I-77
Take the ramp right toward I-77
41.8 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
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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.
Partly Sunny leaving Ripley and Mostly Sunny near Weirton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ripley to Weirton?
The road trip is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Sistersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Ripley and 87.7 miles from Weirton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.89 one way or $45.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ripley and Mostly Sunny near Weirton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ripley and Weirton. Straight-line distance: 125.64 mi (202.2 km).
#1 Ripley
Town in West Virginia
| Population | 3,139 |
| Coordinates | 38.8187000, -81.7106900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| 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: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $3.96 | $22.89 | $45.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.60 | $51.20 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.62 | $55.23 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.51 | $65.01 |
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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