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

The driving distance from Stanaford, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is about 241 miles (387.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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
240.96 mi
04h 06m
Flight
182.11 mi
293.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.11 mi
Kilometers
293.08 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.96 mi
Kilometers
387.79 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton Heights
Tue, May 12, 11:33 PM EDT
Return by in Stanaford
Wed, May 13, 3:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stanaford
2026-05-12T19:27
Arrive Weirton Heights
Tue, May 12, 11:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 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
8:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stanaford
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
Lost Creek
WV

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

From Stanaford
125.4 mi
02h 03m
To Weirton Heights
115.6 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hoist Road

    26 m · 4 sec · Hoist Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Stanaford Road

    2267 ft · 47 sec · Stanaford Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ragland Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Ragland Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Joe L. Smith Drive

    1991 ft · 38 sec · Joe L. Smith Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Robert C. Byrd Drive

    3 mi · 5 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward US 19 North: Summersville

    67.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  7. 7

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

    1643 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    139.3 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh

    11.1 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on PA Tpke 576 West

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Southern Beltway

    13 mi · 14 min · Southern Beltway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Pittsburgh, Weirton

    2799 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto PA Tpke 576 East, US 22 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Weirton

    2487 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 105: Colliers Way

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    49 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Colliers Way

    2849 ft · 1 min · Colliers Way

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    14 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
139 mi · 58%
US 19 North
67.2 mi · 28%
Southern Beltway
13 mi · 5%
PA Tpke 576 East
11.7 mi · 5%
I 79 North
11.1 mi · 5%
Robert C. Byrd Drive
2.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

139 mi · 02h 32m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.9 mi
182.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lost Creek
02h 03m from Stanaford
Leave By
8:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stanaford and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Weirton Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 241 miles (387.8 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Lost Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.4 miles from Stanaford and 115.6 miles from Weirton Heights.

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

The direct path is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.9 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 8:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.67 one way or $67.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stanaford and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Weirton Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Lost Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lost Creek, 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 Lost Creek.

RAIL

Connellsville station

115 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stanaford and Weirton Heights. Straight-line distance: 182.11 mi (293.08 km).

Stanaford

#1 Stanaford

Census-designated place (CDP) and coal town in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States

Population1,350
Coordinates37.8159500, -81.1523200
Altitude734
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: Hoist Road (-81.152334, 37.815972)
End: Pennsylvania Avenue (-80.539232, 40.408333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 388 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.5 gal
32.19 L · about $33.67
Round trip
$67.34
17 gal · 64.38 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 151.1 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.67 $67.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.65 $75.29
Premium $4.78 $40.61 $81.23
Diesel $5.62 $47.80 $95.61

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Stanaford and Weirton Heights. The current time is 19:27:14.

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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.