How far is Shady Spring, WV from Weirton, WV?

The driving distance from Shady Spring, WV to Weirton, WV is about 255.3 miles (410.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.5 miles (304.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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
255.31 mi
04h 27m
Flight
189.45 mi
304.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.45 mi
Kilometers
304.89 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.31 mi
Kilometers
410.88 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton
Mon, May 4, 7:35 PM EDT
Return by in Shady Spring
Tue, May 5, 12:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shady Spring
2026-05-04T15:08
Arrive Weirton
Mon, May 4, 7:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 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
8:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shady Spring
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
Mineral Wells
WV

Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia

From Shady Spring
128.3 mi
02h 13m
To Weirton
126.9 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shady Spring and Weirton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Ritter Drive

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Ritter Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on South Eisenhower Drive

    575 ft · 20 sec · South Eisenhower Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Fayette Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Fayette Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    2312 ft · 46 sec · 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    984 ft · 31 sec · 3rd Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Robert C. Byrd Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    883 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Coalfields Expressway

    681 ft · 8 sec · Coalfields Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    41 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  18. 18

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  21. 21

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  23. 23

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    22.4 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    2357 ft · 30 sec · 12th Street

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1816 ft · 28 sec

  26. 26

    Take the exit right

    1284 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    34.1 mi · 44 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Slack Street

    158 m · 15 sec · Slack Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    1320 ft · 39 sec · Franklin Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    781 ft · 24 sec · North 7th Street

  32. 32

    Take the ramp straight

    820 ft · 20 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  34. 34

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
78.7 mi · 31%
West Virginia Turnpike
58.2 mi · 23%
12th Street
35.1 mi · 14%
North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi · 9%
2nd Street
17.3 mi · 7%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

76.9 mi · 01h 23m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.8 mi
189.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mineral Wells
02h 13m from Shady Spring
Leave By
8:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shady Spring and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Weirton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shady Spring to Weirton?

The road trip is about 255.3 miles (410.9 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?

Mineral Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.3 miles from Shady Spring and 126.9 miles from Weirton.

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

The direct path is about 189.5 miles (304.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.8 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 8:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.69 one way or $71.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Shady Spring and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Weirton.

Stop Ideas Near Mineral Wells

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mineral Wells, 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 Mineral Wells.

RAIL

Charleston

94 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

114 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Huntington

117 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shady Spring and Weirton. Straight-line distance: 189.45 mi (304.89 km).

Shady Spring

#1 Shady Spring

Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia

Population2,998
Coordinates37.7056700, -81.0984300
Altitude822
CountryUnited States
Weirton

#2 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

Population18,068
Coordinates40.4189600, -80.5895200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.098494, 37.705642)
End: Main Street (-80.58955, 40.418979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.01 gal
34.1 L · about $35.69
Round trip
$71.38
18.02 gal · 68.2 L
Estimated CO2
80.1 kg one way
Round trip: 160.1 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.69 $71.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.91 $79.81
Premium $4.78 $43.05 $86.10
Diesel $5.62 $50.67 $101.34

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Shady Spring and Weirton. The current time is 15:08:32.

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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.