How far is Ronceverte, WV from Weirton, WV?

The driving distance from Ronceverte, WV to Weirton, WV is about 261.1 miles (420.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.5 miles (297 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
261.12 mi
04h 46m
Flight
184.54 mi
296.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.54 mi
Kilometers
296.99 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
261.12 mi
Kilometers
420.24 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton
Mon, May 25, 7:49 AM EDT
Return by in Ronceverte
Mon, May 25, 12:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ronceverte
2026-05-25T03:03
Arrive Weirton
Mon, May 25, 7:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ronceverte
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
Weston
WV

City in West Virginia

From Ronceverte
129.8 mi
02h 23m
To Weirton
131.3 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Memorial Day

Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    23 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Frankford Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Frankford Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Seneca Trail

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Seneca Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1353 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Sam Black Church

    1419 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    10 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    18.7 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Canvas-Nettie Road

    11.4 mi · 20 min · Canvas-Nettie Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    27.4 mi · 33 min

  12. 12

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

    1643 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    140.3 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue

    1338 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue

    633 ft · 28 sec · East Wylie Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Pike

    8 mi · 12 min · Washington Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Washington Pike

    10 mi · 15 min · Washington Pike

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto 10th Street

    2605 ft · 48 sec · 10th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Commerce Street

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Commerce Street

  22. 22

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ronceverte 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
140 mi · 54%
Washington Pike
18 mi · 7%
South Jefferson Street
15 mi · 6%
Canvas-Nettie Road
11.4 mi · 4%
Commerce Street
8.31 mi · 3%
Seneca Trail
2.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

140 mi · 02h 33m

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
04h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.6 mi
184.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weston
02h 23m from Ronceverte
Leave By
7:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ronceverte and Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Weirton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 261.1 miles (420.2 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?

Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.8 miles from Ronceverte and 131.3 miles from Weirton.

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

The direct path is about 184.5 miles (297 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.6 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 7:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.48 one way or $72.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ronceverte and Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Weirton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ronceverte and Weirton. Straight-line distance: 184.54 mi (296.99 km).

Ronceverte

#1 Ronceverte

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

Population1,649
Coordinates37.7498400, -80.4628500
Altitude511
CountryUnited States
Weirton

#2 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

Population18,068
Coordinates40.4189600, -80.5895200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-80.462865, 37.749883)
End: Main Street (-80.58955, 40.418979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 420 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.21 gal
34.88 L · about $36.48
Round trip
$72.96
18.42 gal · 69.76 L
Estimated CO2
81.8 kg one way
Round trip: 163.7 kg / 361 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.48 $72.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.79 $81.58
Premium $4.78 $44.01 $88.01
Diesel $5.62 $51.80 $103.59

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Ronceverte and Weirton. The current time is 03:03:11.

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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.