How far is Star City, WV from Weirton, WV?
The driving distance from Star City, WV to Weirton, WV is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Star City and Weirton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Star City and Weirton.
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Start on Broadway Avenue
133 m · 21 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto Leeway Street
780 ft · 40 sec · Leeway Street
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Turn left onto Boyers Avenue
41 m · 8 sec · Boyers Avenue
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Turn right onto Monongahela Boulevard
3047 ft · 1 min · Monongahela Boulevard
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Continue on Chaplin Hill Road
2543 ft · 52 sec · Chaplin Hill Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
43.5 mi · 49 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue
1338 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue
633 ft · 28 sec · East Wylie Avenue
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Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on Washington Pike
8 mi · 12 min · Washington Pike
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Washington Pike
10 mi · 15 min · Washington Pike
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Turn straight onto 10th Street
2605 ft · 48 sec · 10th Street
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Turn right onto Commerce Street
8.3 mi · 12 min · Commerce Street
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Star City and Weirton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
43.5 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Star City to Weirton?
The road trip is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km) and usually takes 01h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bethany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Star City and 40.1 miles from Weirton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Star City and Chance Rain Showers near Weirton.
Stop Ideas Near Bethany
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bethany.
Union Station
Connellsville station
Greensburg
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Star City and Weirton. Straight-line distance: 61.47 mi (98.93 km).
#1 Star City
City in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,984 |
| Coordinates | 39.6584100, -79.9864500 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Weirton
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 18,068 |
| Coordinates | 40.4189600, -80.5895200 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-80.58955, 40.418979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $11.01 | $22.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.31 | $24.63 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.28 | $26.57 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.63 | $31.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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