How far is Spencer, WV from Weirton, WV?

The driving distance from Spencer, WV to Weirton, WV is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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
169.81 mi
03h 12m
Flight
118.84 mi
191.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.84 mi
Kilometers
191.26 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.81 mi
Kilometers
273.29 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton
Sat, May 30, 8:35 AM EDT
Return by in Spencer
Sat, May 30, 11:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spencer
2026-05-30T05:23
Arrive Weirton
Sat, May 30, 8:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 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
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spencer
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 Spencer
79.1 mi
01h 36m
To Weirton
90.7 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph N
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    11 m · 6 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1170 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Locust Avenue

    983 ft · 17 sec · Locust Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Parkersburg Road

    25.6 mi · 38 min · Parkersburg Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Juliana Street

    13.1 mi · 21 min · Juliana Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1135 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

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

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

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

    41 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  12. 12

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  15. 15

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  17. 17

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    22.4 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    2357 ft · 30 sec · 12th Street

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1816 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit right

    1284 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    34.1 mi · 44 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Slack Street

    158 m · 15 sec · Slack Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    1320 ft · 39 sec · Franklin Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    781 ft · 24 sec · North 7th Street

  26. 26

    Take the ramp straight

    820 ft · 20 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  28. 28

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spencer 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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
12th Street
35.1 mi · 21%
Parkersburg Road
25.6 mi · 15%
Juliana Street
22.8 mi · 13%
North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi · 13%
2nd Street
16.9 mi · 10%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

12th Street

Continue straight

34.1 mi · 00h 44m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.9 mi
118.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Friendly
01h 36m from Spencer
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Spencer and Sunny near Weirton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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 79.1 miles from Spencer and 90.7 miles from Weirton.

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

The direct path is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 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 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.73 one way or $47.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spencer and Sunny near Weirton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spencer and Weirton. Straight-line distance: 118.84 mi (191.26 km).

Spencer

#1 Spencer

City in West Virginia

Population1,989
Coordinates38.8020300, -81.3509500
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Weirton

#2 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

Population18,068
Coordinates40.4189600, -80.5895200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-81.350909, 38.80201)
End: Main Street (-80.58955, 40.418979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.99 gal
22.68 L · about $23.73
Round trip
$47.45
11.98 gal · 45.36 L
Estimated CO2
53.2 kg one way
Round trip: 106.5 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.73 $47.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.53 $53.06
Premium $4.78 $28.62 $57.24
Diesel $5.62 $33.69 $67.38

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Spencer and Weirton. The current time is 05:23:04.

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.