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

The driving distance from Sissonville, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is about 188.9 miles (304 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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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Road
188.88 mi
03h 09m
Flight
142.36 mi
229.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.36 mi
Kilometers
229.11 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.88 mi
Kilometers
303.98 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Return by in Sissonville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sissonville
2026-04-22T22:13
Arrive Weirton Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 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
10:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sissonville
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
Friendly
WV

Human settlement in Tyler County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Sissonville
88.6 mi
01h 34m
To Weirton Heights
100.3 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sissonville Drive

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Sissonville Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Haines Branch Road

    43 m · 7 sec · Haines Branch Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I-77

    987 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  5. 5

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

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

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

    41 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  9. 9

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  12. 12

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  14. 14

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    22.4 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    2357 ft · 30 sec · 12th Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1816 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit right

    1284 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    34.1 mi · 44 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Slack Street

    158 m · 15 sec · Slack Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    1320 ft · 39 sec · Franklin Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    781 ft · 24 sec · North 7th Street

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight

    820 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 13: Three Springs Drive

    1049 ft · 25 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    107 m · 11 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Three Springs Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Three Springs Drive

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cove Road

    1 km · 2 min · Cove Road

  30. 30

    Turn sharp left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    14 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-77
63.6 mi · 34%
12th Street
35.1 mi · 19%
North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi · 12%
2nd Street
16.9 mi · 9%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 6%
Emerson Avenue
5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-77

Merge slight right

63.4 mi · 01h 08m

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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.5 mi
142.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Friendly
01h 34m from Sissonville
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sissonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Weirton Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sissonville to Weirton Heights?

The road trip is about 188.9 miles (304 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Friendly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.6 miles from Sissonville and 100.3 miles from Weirton Heights.

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

The direct path is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.5 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 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.42 one way or $52.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sissonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Weirton Heights.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sissonville and Weirton Heights. Straight-line distance: 142.36 mi (229.11 km).

Sissonville

#1 Sissonville

Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia

Population4,028
Coordinates38.5281500, -81.6309600
Altitude190
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: Sissonville Drive (-81.630952, 38.528124)
End: Pennsylvania Avenue (-80.539232, 40.408333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.67 gal
25.23 L · about $26.42
Round trip
$52.84
13.34 gal · 50.46 L
Estimated CO2
59.3 kg one way
Round trip: 118.6 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.42 $52.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.54 $59.08
Premium $4.78 $31.87 $63.74
Diesel $5.62 $37.51 $75.02

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sissonville and Weirton Heights. The current time is 22:13:32.

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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.